BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chamber Culture CRM//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-209@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20251210T233000Z DTEND:20251211T020000Z SUMMARY:IVAC's 113th Annual Dinner LOCATION:Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center DESCRIPTION:IVAC's 113th Annual Dinner\n\n Wednesday\, the 10th of December \n\n \n\n Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m.\n\n Program begins at 6:15 p.m .\n\n Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m\n\n \n\n MENU CHOICES\n\n \n\n All dinners will be served with:\n\n \n\n Asian sesame salad- Mixed greens wi th carrots\, garbanzo beans\, cucumbers\, bleu cheese\, chopped pecans\, c how mein noodles and asian sesame dressing\n\n \n\n Sides - Augratin red s kin potatoes\n\n Vegetable mix (broccoli\, cauliflower\, carrots and aspar agus\n\n \n\n Dinner Selections:\n\n \n\n Ribeye (prepared medium) - with garlic parsley butter\n\n \n\n Chicken Fontina - Sauteed chicken breast\, roma tomato\, fresh spinach\, fontina cheese covered in sun dried tomato c ream\n\n \n\n Tuscan Salmon - Sauteed Salmon\, blistered tomatoes\, sun dr ied tomatoes\, onions and spinach in a tomato pesto cream sauce\n\n \n\n V eggie Lasagna - Zucchini\, squash\, basil\, spinach\, onions\, bell pepper s\, ricotta with marinara sauce\n\n \n\n Dessert:\n\n \n\n Caramel Cinnamo n Cupcake URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/ivacs-113th-annual-dinner STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-210@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260312T180000Z DTEND:20260312T213000Z SUMMARY:Lift-Her Women's Empowerment Event DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce for Lift-Her\ , our inaugural women’s empowerment event uniting women across generatio ns for inspiration\, connection\, and meaningful conversation.\n\n \n\n Th is half-day leadership experience features a powerful keynote\, an engagin g panel discussion\, and facilitated dialogue designed to strengthen leade rship at every stage of life.\n\n \n\n Enjoy light appetizers and drinks 3 0 minutes before the keynote\, plus drinks for one hour following the pane l\, creating space to connect\, reflect\, and celebrate together.\n\n \n\n Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or bringing years of experience\, Lift-Her is a place where voices are valued and where we rise together.\n\n \n \n SHINE TOGETHER SPONSOR\n \n Cheers to Women Spons or\n \n\n Gather and Grow Sponsors\n \n \n Bloom For Her Sponsor\n \n \n S ign of Strength\n \n\n \n Sponsorship Opportunities \n Email Penny pennywa mhoff@ivaced.org to become a sponsor! URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/lift-her-womens-empowermen t-event STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-206@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260417T223000Z DTEND:20260418T040000Z SUMMARY:Community Fun Night Draw Down & Casino Night LOCATION:Senica's Oak Ridge DESCRIPTION:Costumes encouraged! URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/community-fun-night-draw-d own-casino-night STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-203@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260423T163000Z DTEND:20260423T190000Z SUMMARY:State of the Cities 2026 LOCATION:Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort DESCRIPTION:2025 State of the Cities Luncheon\n Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear R esort\n 11:-30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.\n\n \n The State of the Cities Luncheon pr ovides a unique opportunity for Chamber Members and public to hear from IV AC 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.\n \n Local Leaders:\n KEN KOLOWSKI - CITY OF PERU\n JEFF GROVE - CITY OF LAS ALLE\n ROBERT HASTY - CITY OF OTTAWA\n MELANIE THOMPSON - CITY OF SPRING V ALLEY\n JASON CURRAN - CITY OF OGLESBY\n DAVID STEWART - VILLAGE OF NORTH UTICA\n \n Meal Choices\n\n Portabella Mushroom Caps \n Two grilled portab ella mushroom caps stuffed with finely minced sauteed onion\, pepper & but ton mushroom & topped with melted mozzarella cheese & served seasoned vege tables \n \n Roasted Turkey Breast \n Roast turkey with gravy served with stuffing\, yukon gold potatoes\, and sauteed green beans\n \n Choice of An gus Burger \n ½ lb Choice of angus steak burger topped with american or s wiss cheese\, lettuce\, tomato\, onion\, & pickle served on a toasted brio che bun with French fries\n \n Chef's Salad Crisp mixed salad greens with roasted turkey\, ham\, swiss cheese\, American cheese\, diced tomato\, har d boiled egg\, cucumber and choice of dressing URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/state-of-the-cities-2026 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-202@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260429T213000Z DTEND:20260429T233000Z SUMMARY:IVAC Block Party LOCATION:Illinois Valley Regional Airport 4251 Ed Urban Dr Peru\, IL DESCRIPTION:Live Broadcast URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/ivac-block-party STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-204@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260502T150000Z DTEND:20260502T160000Z SUMMARY:Illinois Valley Lemonade Day Youth Market LOCATION:Markets On Mill Utica DESCRIPTION:Come support the area’s next generation of business owners an d entrepreneurs at the fourth annual Illinois Valley Lemonade Day Youth Ma rket. The Lemonade Day and grand opening of the market will be from 10 a.m . to noon May 2 at the Market on Mill in Utica. The event will feature you th entrepreneurs from Ottawa Central\, Waltham\, Dimmick and Peru grade sc hools with businesses offering baked goods\, 3D-printed items\, handmade b racelets\, slime\, handmade crafts and more. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/illinois-valley-lemonade-d ay-youth-market STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-208@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260506T223000Z DTEND:20260507T003000Z SUMMARY:Champions of Change Awards Night 2026 LOCATION:Westclox Event Center 300 5th St Peru\, IL 61354 DESCRIPTION:IVAC's Champions of Change Award Night\n Celebrating this years Community Cornerstone and 40 Under Forty Honorees\n Wednesday\, the 6th o f May\n 5:30pm - 7:30pm\n \n Cocktails and Networking at 5:30 pm\n Cash Ba r\n \n Light Meal at 6:00 pm\n \n Awards Presentation begins at 6:30 pm\n \n $30.00 per person\n \n Westclox Event Center\n 300 5th St\n Peru\, IL 6 1354 URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/champions-of-change-awards -night-2026 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-205@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260604T160000Z DTEND:20260605T000000Z SUMMARY:Steve Brust Memorial Golf Outing LOCATION:Spring Creek Golf Course 286 Spring Creek Dr. Spring Valley\, IL DESCRIPTION:Sponsorships available ~\n Hole in One Sponsor \n Dinner Sponso r \n Lunch Sponsor Maze Lumber\n Lunch Sponsor Heartland Bank and Trust\n 1/2 Cart Sponsor SOCU\n 1/2 Cart Sponsor Republic Services\n 1/2 Cart Spon sor Washington Mills\n 1/2 Cart Sponsor Express Employment\n Putting Green Game Sponsor Eureka Savings Bank\n Grill Sponsor - American Nickeloid \n Grill Sponsor - Schimmer Ford\n Gimmee Strip Sponsor - Jeff Perry \n Bever age Cart Sponsor - Canam Steel Corporation\n Beverage Cart Sponsor - Centr al Bank\n Survivor Ball Sponsor - Sweet Deeda\n Chipping Game Sponsor - Fi nancial Plus Credit Union\n Last Place Sponsor - Hometown National Bank\n 19th Hole Sponsor \n Golf Cannon Sponsor - SGKR Injury Attorneys\n \n A Bi g Thank you to Chamlin and Associates for printing our Gimme Strips. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/steve-brust-memorial-golf- outing STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-201@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260625T220000Z DTEND:20260626T000000Z SUMMARY:After Hours at Beaver Creek - Joint with Ottawa LOCATION:Beaver Creek Golf Carts 41 N 30th Rd. Peru\, IL 61354 URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/after-hours-at-beaver-cree k-joint-with-ottawa STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-207@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260722T163000Z DTEND:20260722T190000Z SUMMARY:IVAC Legislative Luncheon 2026 LOCATION:The Auditorium Ball Room 109 Wright St La Salle\, IL 61301 DESCRIPTION:AGENDA\n 11:30 -12:00 Optional Networking \n Noon - Lunch Serve d\n 12:30 - Program Starts\n \n LUNCH\n Catered By Chef Sarah & Chef Fitz Your Palate\n Salad: Watermelon Feta Spring Mix with Raspberry Vinaigrette \n Protein: Sliced Tri Tip with Chimichurri\n Side: Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Butter\n Side: Lemon Parm Broccolini\n Dessert: Mini Cheese Cake \n Vegetarian option available upon request at registration\n \n Thank You to Our Sponsor: Constellation URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/ivac-legislative-luncheon- 2026 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-200@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260805T190000Z DTEND:20260805T200000Z SUMMARY:Memory Care Support Group Meeting LOCATION:Hawthorne Inn formal Dining Room 1101 31st Street Peru\, IL 61354 DESCRIPTION:Do you have a loved one that suffers from memory loss? Our Memo ry Lane specialist runs a support group monthly in our Hawthorne Assisted Living dining room- 1101 31st Street. This is free and open to the public. This support group is for venting feelings and getting support from other s who are dealing with a loved one with memory deficits. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/memory-care-support-group- meeting-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-192@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260810T140000Z DTEND:20260810T200000Z SUMMARY:Walk-In Interviews LOCATION:Express Employment Professionals Ottawa and Morris DESCRIPTION:Join us for Walk-In Interviews on the 2nd Monday of every month from 9a-3p at BOTH our offices in Ottawa and Morris! 2711 Columbus St\, O ttawa 1453 N. Division St\, Morris No appointment required - just stop by whichever location works best for you. Our team is ready to meet you\, lea rn more about what you're looking for\, and connect you with local opportu nities that fit your skills and goals. What to bring: - Resume - 2 forms o f ID Resumes can be emailed to Jobs.OttawaIL@Expresspros.com | Subject lin e: [your name] resume - walk in interviews Questions or need more details before stopping in? Give us a call at 815-306-0250 We can't wait to meet w ith you! URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/walk-in-interviews STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-193@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260817T190000Z DTEND:20260817T200000Z SUMMARY:Community Bingo LOCATION:1107 31st Street DESCRIPTION:Community bingo sponsored by Liberty Village of Peru to be held in conference room of Liberty Estates URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/community-bingo STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-187@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260819T163000Z DTEND:20260819T180000Z SUMMARY:Lunch With Leaders LOCATION:Peru Police Station in the Community Room~ 2650 Peoria St\, Peru DESCRIPTION:Laura Butterfield is the local Business Services Representative with the Business Employment Skills Team\, Inc. (BEST\, Inc.) Laura has s erved in this capacity since 2020 and previously was the La Salle County Y outh Case Manager for 6 years. Laura has a BS in Criminal Justice from Ill inois State University and is a Certified Workforce Development Profession al through the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals . Laura will cover the benefits of working with best through their various Work Based Learning service that can reimburse area businesses for the co st of training new hires and/or upskilling their existing workforce. She w ill also cover a unique opportunity to "try-out" an eligible applicant bef ore making a commitment to hire. Additional services offered through the w orkforce system will also be presented. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/lunch-with-leaders STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-194@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260825T163000Z DTEND:20260825T173000Z SUMMARY:Board of Director Meeting LOCATION:IVAC Office 1320 Peoria Street Peru\, Illinois 61354 DESCRIPTION:Board of Director Meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the IVAC office. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/board-of-director-meeting STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-195@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260827T213000Z DTEND:20260827T233000Z SUMMARY:Meet the Director After Hours LOCATION:1320 Peoria St Peru URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/meet-the-director-after-ho urs STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-196@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260902T190000Z DTEND:20260902T200000Z SUMMARY:Memory Care Support Group Meeting LOCATION:Hawthorne Inn formal Dining Room 1101 31st Street Peru\, IL 61354 DESCRIPTION:Do you have a loved one that suffers from memory loss? Our Memo ry Lane specialist runs a support group monthly in our Hawthorne Assisted Living dining room- 1101 31st Street. This is free and open to the public. This support group is for venting feelings and getting support from other s who are dealing with a loved one with memory deficits. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/memory-care-support-group- meeting STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-197@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260914T140000Z DTEND:20260914T200000Z SUMMARY:Walk-In Interviews LOCATION:Express Employment Professionals Ottawa and Morris DESCRIPTION:Join us for Walk-In Interviews on the 2nd Monday of every month from 9a-3p at BOTH our offices in Ottawa and Morris! 2711 Columbus St\, O ttawa 1453 N. Division St\, Morris No appointment required - just stop by whichever location works best for you. Our team is ready to meet you\, lea rn more about what you're looking for\, and connect you with local opportu nities that fit your skills and goals. What to bring: - Resume - 2 forms o f ID Resumes can be emailed to Jobs.OttawaIL@Expresspros.com | Subject lin e: [your name] resume - walk in interviews Questions or need more details before stopping in? Give us a call at 815-306-0250 We can't wait to meet w ith you! URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/walk-in-interviews-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-188@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z SUMMARY:IVAC Foundation Golf Outing LOCATION:Spring Creek Golf Course 285 Golf Course Road Spring Valley IL DESCRIPTION:SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!\n $90 per golfer URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/ivac-foundation-golf-outin g STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-198@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260921T190000Z DTEND:20260921T200000Z SUMMARY:Community Bingo LOCATION:1107 31st Street DESCRIPTION:Community bingo sponsored by Liberty Village of Peru to be held in conference room of Liberty Estates URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/community-bingo-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-199@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20260929T163000Z DTEND:20260929T173000Z SUMMARY:Board of Director Meeting LOCATION:IVAC Office 1320 Peoria Street Peru\, Illinois 61354 DESCRIPTION:Board of Director Meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the IVAC office. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/board-of-director-meeting- 2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-189@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20261010T160000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z SUMMARY:56th Annual Burgoo Festival LOCATION:Utica\, Illinois DESCRIPTION:Established in 1969\, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest -running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois. The Burgoo Festi val is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers\, craftsmen \, musicians\, and other entertainment. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at this craft show and flea market. Sponsored by the non-prof it LaSalle County Historical Society\, it is the organization’s major fu ndraiser. URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/56th-annual-burgoo-festiva l STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-190@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20261118T173000Z DTEND:20261118T190000Z SUMMARY:Lunch With Leaders LOCATION:Peru Police Station in the Community Room~ 2650 Peoria St\, Peru DESCRIPTION:Think Younger: Optimizing Your Brain for Leadership & Longevity \n Would you like to optimize your brain function\, wipe out brain fog\, p revent dementia and keep your brain in peak performance so you can run you r company till you are 130? Dr. Nicole Norris\, also known as the Podcaste r\, Dr. 50 Something and founder of Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa will tell you how she herself is doing this. She is a board-certified family physic ian specializing in aesthetic medicine and longevity medicine. Suggested p re-work: Listen to her podcast on Apple or Spotify URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/lunch-with-leaders-2 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-191@crm.chamberculture.com DTSTAMP:20260807T064628Z DTSTART:20261201T233000Z DTEND:20261202T020000Z SUMMARY:IVAC's 114th Annual Dinner LOCATION:Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center URL:https://crm.chamberculture.com/c/ivac/events/ivacs-114th-annual-dinner STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR