• Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Logo
  • Go

    Pages

      Members

        Categories

          Quicklinks

            Events

              • Member Login
              • Contact Us
            • Go

              Pages

                Members

                  Categories

                    Quicklinks

                      Events

                        • Member Login
                        • Contact Us
                      • Home
                      • Member Directory
                      • Welcome
                        • Illinois Valley Resource Guide
                        • About the Illinois Valley
                        • Illinois Valley Communities
                        • Job Postings
                        • Latest Local News
                        • Things to Do
                        • Traveling in the Illinois Valley
                        • Community Clubs and Organizations
                        • Government
                        • Request Information
                      • Chamber
                        • About IVAC
                        • Chamber Bucks
                        • Staff, Board, Ambassadors
                        • Member Information
                        • Membership Application
                        • Member Directory
                        • Member-to-Member Discount
                        • Sponsorship Opportunities
                        • Business Breakfast Seminars
                        • Business After Hours
                        • Ribbon Cuttings
                        • 40UnderForty
                        • Member-to-Member Discounts
                        • Community Cornerstone
                        • Chamber Affiliates
                        • Latest Newsletters
                      • Community Leadership Academy
                      • Lemonade Day Youth Market
                      • Economic Development
                        • SPARC
                        • Developing the Illinois Valley
                        • Opportunity Zones
                        • Economic Development Partners
                        • Available Buildings for Sale
                        • Available Sites for Sale
                        • Buildings for Lease
                        • Largest Employers
                        • Business Retention and Expansion
                        • Logistics
                        • Demographics
                        • Government
                        • Illinois Valley Communities
                      • Events
                      • Community Job Board
                      • State of the Cities 2024

                        State of the Cities 2024

                        2024 State of the Cities Luncheon
                        Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
                        11:-30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


                        The State of the Cities Luncheon provides a unique opportunity for Chamber Members and public to hear from IVAC Member Mayors and Village Presidents. At this annual event, community leaders share thoughts on the local, social and economic climate, along with visions for future growth and quality of life within their cities.

                        Local Leaders:

                        KEN KOLOWSKI - CITY OF PERU
                        JEFF GROVE - CITY OF LASALLE
                        ROBERT HASTY - CITY OF OTTAWA
                        JASON CURRAN - CITY OF OGLESBY
                        DAVID STEWART - VILLAGE OF NORTH UTICA
                        TARA BEDEI - CITY OF STREATOR
                         


                        Meal Choices

                        Chef's Salad - Crisp mixed salad greens with roasted turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, American cheese, diced tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cucumber and choice of dressing

                        Choice of Angus Burger - 1/2 lb choice of angus steak burger topped with American or Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle served on a brioche bun with french fries.

                        Chicken Parmesan - Breaded boneless chicken breast topped with fresh marinara sauce and parmesan cheese served over linguini pasta

                        Portabella Mushroom Caps - Two grilled portabella mushroom caps stuffed with finely minced sauteed onion, pepper & button mushroom & topped with melted mozzarella cheese & served seasoned vegetables

                         

                         

                        State of the Cities 2024

                        Enter your email address below to receive a reminder message.

                        Please complete the Captcha

                        Date and Time

                        Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
                        11:30 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

                        March 27th

                        11:30a - 2:00p

                        Location

                        Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort

                        Fees/Admission

                        $35.00 per person

                        Enter your email address below to receive a reminder message.

                        Please complete the Captcha

                        Business Directory Events Calendar Hot Deals Member To Member Deals Job Postings Contact Us
                        GrowthZone - Membership Management Software
                        Share
                        Print Email Add to Calendar Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
                        Tell a Friend
                        Select Calendar Type
                        Google Yahoo iCal (Outlook, Apple, or other)
                      • Building Business. Connecting Communities.

                      IVACED

                       1320 Peoria St, Peru, IL 61354

                       815. 223.0227

                       ivaced@ivaced.org

                      © Copyright 2025 IVACED. All Rights Reserved. Site provided by GrowthZone - powered by ChamberMaster software.