Leanna Bordner Recognized for a Legacy of Excellence It is a true honor to recognize Leanna Bordner for her extraordinary leadership, service, and impact on both Illinois State University and the greater McLean County community. Leanna is currently in her 33rd year at Illinois State University, where she serves as Chief Operating Officer and…
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2026 Annual Gala McLean County Chamber Celebrates Business Excellence at 2026 Annual Gala: “Saturday Night Live” Edition Bloomington-Normal, IL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce brought energy, humor, and heartfelt recognition to the stage at its 2026 Annual Gala on February 7th at the Illinois State University Bone Student Center. With a creative “Saturday Night…
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McLean County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Agricultural Excellence at the 2025 Agriculture Awards Dinner Bloomington, IL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Agriculture Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Bloomington Country Club, bringing together agricultural leaders, business partners, and community members to celebrate McLean County’s largest and most…
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2025 Leaders of Distinction Reception Recap McLean County Chamber of Commerce and The Pantagraph Celebrate 2025 Leaders of Distinction Honorees Bloomington, IL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce and The Pantagraph hosted the 2025 Leaders of Distinction Awards Reception on Thursday, November 6, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington, honoring the 2025 distinguished…
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2025 Annual PAC Fundraiser Thank you to our members who attended and sponsored the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee’s Annual Reception on October 23rd. It was a great opportunity for business leaders to connect with our elected leaders. PAC Chairman Ryan Scritchlow moderated a Fireside Chat with newly elected Mayor Dan Brady…
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2025 State of Public Schools McLean County’s Education Leaders Emphasize Collaboration and Growth On Thursday, October 30th local business, civic, and education leaders gathered early for 2025 State of Public Schools, an annual event highlighting the successes, challenges, and future goals of K-12 public education across McLean County. The morning began with breakfast provided by…
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2025 Fall Job Fair: Connect Job Seekers To Opportunities More than 350 job seekers had the opportunity to connect with over 30 local and regional employers at the 2025 Fall Job Fair hosted by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday October 21st. The event provided a platform for job seekers to explore career…
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Celebrating the Power of Partnership at the Nonprofit Showcase The McLean County Chamber of Commerce celebrated community collaboration and impact during its 2025 Nonprofit Showcase, held on Thursday, October 16th at Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center. The event brought together dozens of local nonprofit organizations, community partners, and attendees eager to learn more about…
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Chamber Welcomes New Members at the 2025 Fall New Member Chair Breakfast On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Chamber held its Fall New Member Chair’s Breakfast at Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center presented by the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. The event welcomed new and existing members for a morning of networking and exploring…
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McLean County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 125 Years of Service to Local Business Community BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Thursday, September 11th the McLean County Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated 125 years of serving and strengthening the local community. The milestone event highlighted the Chamber’s legacy, recognized the partners who make their work possible, and looked…
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