Greater Peoria Business Alliance name Joshua Gunn as the new President & Chief Executive Officer
Peoria, IL Release: June 19, 2020 . For Immediate Release

The Greater Peoria Business Alliance (GPBA) i s please to announce the selection of Joshua Gunn as President & Chief Executive Officer of Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce & CEO Council.

The posting of the position attracted many great candidates and with the guidance of the Search Committee & executive search firm, Waverly Partners, we are confident that we have selected the best person for this position. We are delighted to announce Joshua Gunn as the new President & Chief Executive Officer of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and the CEO Council. Joshua will be officially starting in July 1, 2020. 

“I am honored to have been appointed as the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce & CEO Council President & CEO. It is a privilege to be part of two organizations that advocate for business prosperity and encourage the economic growth of the Peoria area. I will do my best to connect with the region’s business leaders, communities and our members to truly make a difference,” said Gunn.

Joshua has been serving as Vice President at the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce in North Carolina for the past 4 years. He has over 10 years of professional experience, focused on entrepreneurial, research, direct business-to-business sales, minority business development and community engagement in the Durham region.
We are anxious to have him at the helm of the Chamber & CEO Council.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Joshua Gunn’s caliber and enthusiasm to step up to lead the Chamber. He is the right leader for PACC,” said Joy Ledbetter.

Speaking on behalf of the board, Cindy Loos stated, “We very much look forward to seeing the positive change that Mr. Gunn can inspire at the head of two influential regional organizations and welcoming him to this community as him & his family’s new home.”

Visit www.peoriachamber.org & www.peoriaCEOcoucil.org for more news and updates.
Sincerely,
 
Joy Ledbetter
Chair, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
 
Cindy Loos
Chair, CEO Council
About the Greater Peoria Business Alliance  
The Greater Peoria Business Alliance is the umbrella organization for the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and the CEO Council Foundation.

About the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce  
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization of area businesses. We deliver value to our members by cultivating a thriving business community, presenting a united voice of local business to the government, offering continuously upgraded products and services for business enhancement, and providing strategic business advisory services. The Chamber’s strategic plan is focused on being the leading voice for business in the region through political advocacy; being inclusive and diverse with our work; advocating to improve the quality of place in the region; and a source for strong leadership development.

About the CEO Council
The CEO Council will utilize the collective regional business leadership to pro-mote a common vision and strategies for executing initiatives that promote the growth of Greater Peoria. Based on internal research and a vote of the members, CEO Council prioritized initial areas of focus: Technical Training & Job Preparedness, New Business Attraction & Creation, Recruitment & Retention of Talent, Quality of Life & Place, Growth & Retention of Existing Business. The CEO Council works closely with the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and the two organizations share services through the Greater Peoria Business Alliance. The CEO Council represents the strength, flexibility, and independence of private business.
Questions? Contact our Director of Communications & Marketing,
Brandon Thompson at (309)495-5901 or  bthompson@peoriachamber.org .