Chamber Programs for Entrepreneurs and Small Business

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of programs and services specifically for Entrepeneurs and Small Businesses. The Chamber encourages small businesses to join and participate in Chamber events. These programs are great opportunities to learn more about topics important to you and to meet other small business owners and make valuable connections.

Click on the links below for more information on Chamber programs.

NOVUS Entrepreneur Network
CEO Rountables
Networking Opportunities
Benefits of Chamber Membership


You will also find links to a variety of organizations in our community at the bottom of the articles throughout this website. For more information on businesses in The Greater Peoria Region, click on the Chamber's Business Directory and search by company name or by keyword.


The following websites provide general business information on new business and small businesses:

Bradley University, Turner Center
Business Week Small Business Resources
Central Contractor Registration
Central Illinois Higher Education Consortium
Dept. of Defense Business Opportunities
ECHO Trade Fair
EDC of Central Illinois
Employer's Association of Illinois
Illinois Business Financial Services
Illinois Central College
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Department of Revenue
Illinois Dept. of Commerce & Community Affair
Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center
Illinois Procurement Bulletin
Illinois Secretary of State Business Services
IRS
Minority Business Development Agency
National Association of Women Business Owners
National Association of Women Business Owners - IL
National Minority Supplier Development Council
National Women's Business Center
PeoriaNext
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
S.C.O.R.E.
S.C.O.R.E. Peoria Chapter
SBA Online Women's Business Center
SBA-Pro.net
Self Employment Training
Small Business Administration
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Postal Service
United States Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Network
Yahoo Small Business