Peoria Chamber of Commerce News & Topics

Ballots will be available May 1 to cast your votes for three open positions on our Board of Directors. The candidates include:  Mike Dvorak of Nationwide Insurance, Guy Erickson of Daily News Sun, Glendale-Peoria Today, Bruce LeGendre of Computer Troubleshooters NW, Terry Collier of Valley Virtual Assistant Services, Vicki Eastburn of National Bank of Arizona and Aide Smedes of Hawkeye’s Heart. The elected three-year terms will begin July 2011 and join eight other elected... Read More

Jeanne Blackman of APS was elected Vice-Chair and Dee Baginski of Healthy U-Shaklee was elected Treasurer of the Board of Directors to fulfill the remainder of the 2010/2011 fiscal year.  The current Board of Directors include Chair Gina Kowacz (Peoria Diamond Club), Vice-Chair Jeanne Blackman (APS), Treasurer Dee Baginski (Healthy U-Shaklee), Secretary Steve Shmatko (Edward Jones), Mike Heath (SRP), Michelle Laurienti (BBB Systems), Chuck Strange (MaxSaveCard), George Thorne... Read More

Get your tickets now for the annual Taste of Peoria and Casino Nite, sponsored by Arizona Public Service (APS). The event will be held March 31 at Peoria Sports Complex Club from 6 pm – 9 pm. Tickets are only $25 by March 25, and can be purchased online or by calling the chamber directly. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $35. This event filled evening will feature “tastes” from many Peoria area restaurants.  Each attendee will... Read More

Spring Into Peoria Family Event You won’t want to miss the fun-filled family event “Spring Into Peoria” on February 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Arrowhead Fountains (83rd Ave. and Stadium Way).   The event offers something for everyone from food samplings, interactive games to entertainment and the kick-off to Spring Training.   Fan Fest in Peoria Fan Fest is February 26th at Peoria Sports Complex from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. the official start of the... Read More

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce invites you to the ribbon cutting and soft opening for Audi Peoria.  Audi is a manufacturer of exquisite cars – attractive, sophisticated and technically perfect. Audi Peoria, which is owned by AutoNation Inc the #1 retailer of automobiles in the US, will provide employment to approximately 40 people in the area.  The ribbon cutting will take place at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 27th.  This new dealership in Peoria is located at... Read More

The Luke Air Force Base Picnic held on November 12 was another outstanding picnic. Over twenty businesses participated and displayed their products and services to over 4,000 military personnel and their families.   The Military Affairs Committee presents the annual event to bring fun, food, helpful information and special funds to Luke.  A check for $7,635 was presented to Colonel Douglas Miller from proceeds collected from participating chamber members. The crowd was... Read More

The Peoria Police Association Charities and Hawkeye’s Heart have joined together in a Toy Drive that will help provide needs of families in the Peoria Schools this Christmas. We will be collecting new unwrapped toys (Please no stuffed animals) and non-perishable food items at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, Wed, Dec 8th held at Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866-A W. Thunderbird. You can also drop off your items at the following locations until, Friday, December... Read More

Almost 150 members of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, City officials and visitors gathered at the chamber's new home on Nov. 10, 2010 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Council members Dave Pearson, Ron Aames and Carlo Leone were there to represent the City of Peoria.  President and CEO Diana Bedient said the chamber made the decision to move based on several factors with economic concerns being the deciding factor.  Delicious food was provided by chamber member... Read More

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Ford's World Travel, is inviting area residents and businesses to join us on an exciting ten-day trip to Ireland. The trip begins April 9, 2011 and concludes April 18, 2011.  The trip is open to the general public at discount prices.   Your "Shades of Ireland" adventure begins by visiting Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford.  You will get a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone and travel along one of the most... Read More

You are cordially invited to join the Peoria Chamber of Commerce at an Open House as we celebrate the move into our new home located at 8631 W. Union Hills Dr. Ste. #203.  Food, Fun and Networking will be available to all between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..  RSVP needed: 623-979-3601 or www.peoriachamber.com Read More