Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Community Not-for-Profit Summit

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




Pekin, IL- The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce will present a special leadership conference focused on the future of Pekin’s advocacy and community-based organizations on Thursday, November 17th. The half-day summit will be held at the Pekin Public Library Community Room.  

“The purpose of this summit is to bring organizations together in the spirit of collaboration to create new possibilities and to explore how we can serve our community collectively,” says Executive Director Amy McCoy.  


The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce aims to facilitate, support, and advocate for innovative strategies which promote a positive Pekin brand.  


To register for the Community Not-for-Profit Summit, visit https://pekinchamber.com/community-not-for-profit-summit.  


About the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce- Our Vision- To be the leader in advocating for commerce by cultivating an environment in which business, government and community work collaboratively.  


Our Mission- To create opportunities for Pekin area Businesses to succeed.  


 

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Contact 
Brittney Hogue 
Member Communications Coordinator 
Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 
309-642-7026 
brittney@pekinchamber.com 

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