Business Development Committee

The Business Development Committee provides information to businesses in the community to expand the network of chamber partnerships. The committee increases the awareness of the chamber’s programs and host’s educational seminars. The committee meets the the fourth Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m. in the Chamber’s APS Board Room.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Business Development Committee is to develop programs to educate and enhance the business community of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce and the City of Peoria

Objectives
In pursuit of the Mission, the members of the Business Development Committee shall:

• Promote and develop educational workshops on business skills and information that address the needs of the chamber members
• Research and survey the needs of membership
• Develop programs to assist with the retention of members
• Promote and Increase the attendance of chamber activities
• Provide WEBINAR series through which member businesses can provide valuable business skills and info
• To have committee representation at New Member Receptions to recruit and educate new members on Chamber committee activities and programs
• Strategically align businesses for cross promotion within and outside of chamber
• Develop a resource library to provide educational business materials(books, videos, handouts, etc.) for chamber members
• Research and develop programs that market chamber members and the City to other cities, states and countries to reach potential or current people moving into our community