Peoria Chamber of Commerce News & Topics

Peoria, AZ- Director of Economic Development, Scott Whyte, will be our keynote speaker at the Peoria Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, March 9. The event will be held at Rio Vista Recreation Center in the Lakeview Room beginning at 11:15 with networking, followed by the luncheon and Scott Whyte’s presentation at 11:45. Citizens, businesses and community leaders are encouraged and welcome to attend. The luncheon costs $20, and tables of eight are available. Reservations are required... Read More

Peoria Chamber Members— The Peoria Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the ribbon cutting and Champagne Brunch for Fratello’s Café and Catering on Tuesday, March 1. Fratello’s has been undergoing some remodeling and they are ready to cut the ribbon to a beautiful new café. This celebration will begin at 8:30 a.m., immediately following the Tuesday morning Chamber networking group hosted at Fratello’s. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 623-676-3601... Read More

Mayor Bob Barrett will deliver the 2011 State of the City Address at the Peoria Chamber luncheon on January 12. The event will be held at Rio Vista Recreation Center in the Lakeview Room beginning at 11:15 with networking, followed by the luncheon and the Mayor’s presentation at 11:45. Citizens, businesses and community leaders will get a first-hand look at Mayor Barrett’s vision for the City of Peoria and an update on his priorities for the community. Sponsored by APS,... Read More

Every 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, our nation conducts a census. The census is an effort to count every person living in the United States. Based on population figures, over $400 billion is distributed to states and communities. Help Peoria gets its fair share of federal and state funds by completing and returning the questionnaire by April 1st to ensure that thousands of tax dollars are returned to our community for critical services.  These services can range... Read More

The internet is a great way to get your business name out to the general public and now is the perfect time to purchase an ad on the Peoria Chamber website! In addition, with the cooler season on its way, the “Winter Residents” will be looking for professions and business of all sorts. Our website is generating 241,600 hits and we see over 3,400 new visitors a month that stay on the site for an average of five minutes. Your ad can be listed on the front page, any of the... Read More

On June 23, 2009, The Peoria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected the new executive board to help lead the chamber through the upcoming fiscal year of 2009-2010.  The new Executive Board is: President Scott Clark (Impact Solutions); Vice-President Matt Woosley (Woosley State Farm Insurance Agency); Treasurer Gina Kowacz (New Life Community Church); and Secretary Jim Dorr (Jimmij Graphic Design).  The Board of Directors also includes:  Jeanne Blackman (Arizona... Read More

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce Business Membership recently elected three members to serve on the Board of Directors.  New directors are Gina Kowacz from New Life Community Church, Steve Shmatko from Edward Jones and incumbent Debbie Utz from M & I Bank.  The three year terms begin July 1, 2009 and continue through June 30, 2012.   The newly elected directors will join Board of Director’s Trent Marr of Tournament Players Challenge, Jim Dorr of Jimmij Graphic... Read More