SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY MISSION

The 309 Small Business Initiative is a way for smaller local businesses to contribute to the United Way of Pekin without the larger, more formal campaign. We understand the challenges of running a smaller operation and how a traditional campaign could be a bit too much on your plate. This is a way to support our mission, your community and help those in need with a hand up.
Engage Area Youth

Participate in our internal initiative designed to connect with area at-risk youth to provide various life skills training. We will focus on providing financial literacy, career resources, resumes, whole health, time management, emotional intelligence, making major life decisions, parenting skills, and how to avoid scams as young adults. This program will be designed and taught in collaboration with members of the Initiative as a way to give back and uplift those at-risk youth and provide a beacon of hope.
BE ACTIVE AND HAVE A VOICE

As a member of the Initiative, you will have the ability to participate in community action projects and/or a voice in the potential funding of small projects of need that align with the United Way focus areas of healthy communities, youth opportunity, financial security and community resiliency.
SHOW YOUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT

All member companies will get access to this digital logo and a window decal to prominently display as long as they are a member of the initiative! This shows your community support and dedication to both customers and your staff to support those in the community who need a hand up.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

There will be periodic meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities open to all members to network and connect with other small businesses around the community. These will include our United Way Annual Meeting, business education sessions, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Members:

$309 Annually

Membership includes a listing here, a decorative 309 Small Business Initiative decal, annual listing in the Pekin Hometown Voice, invitation to select events. Facebook and Instagram page mention upon membership & an opportunity to have a voice in potential community impact projects. Members will have the opportunity to engage with and develop curriculum for our youth program, teach their subject matter and develop the workforce leaders of tomorrow.

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PARTNERS FOR CHANGE

Partners for change members enjoy all the perks of regular membership plus small logo promotion and listing in our annual gratitude report.

Partners for Change are serious about ensuring small business stays a core part of what makes a community strong, and committed to developing strong skills in the next generation of our workforce.

THE COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!

JOIN

By joining the 309 Small Business Initiative, you’ll become part of a community of like-minded small business owners and managers who contribute to the United Way mission in a new and unique way without the complicated “campaigns” of larger corporations.

You’ll make a difference through volunteer opportunities within the community alongside others who share your passion. As part of the organization, you’ll have opportunities to network and collaborate with key business and community leaders at exclusive events and contribute to special projects of need in the community. Be an advocate for our youth, the community and business leaders of tomorrow by being part of the solution today.

Change Makers: $927+ Annually

Change maker membership includes all the membership perks of regular and partner for change membership plus, large logo placement, a yard sign and spotlight video.

Change Makers show their dedication to ensuring a strong business climate for the Pekin area, and ensuring our youth are given the skills to develop into productive members of society.