November 4 – 6, 2026
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
2643 IL Route 178, Utica, IL 61373
Hosted by the Illinois Valley Area Chamber & Economic Development
This is IACCE’s premier educational event of the year. It’s created exclusively for chamber professionals who want to strengthen their organizations, sharpen their skills, and lead with greater impact. Through inspiring sessions, practical education, candid peer exchange, and purposeful networking, you’ll gain actionable strategies you can put to work immediately—whether it’s improving operations, increasing member value, or navigating change. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, trusted connections, and the confidence to move your chamber and community forward.
2026 Keynote & plenary Speakers to follow
Registration includes conference sessions, social event and meals.
Questions? Contact Lisa Weitzel at lisa@iacce.org or (217) 585-2995.
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
2643 IL Route 178, Utica, IL 61373
Group rates (Good from 11/3/2026 to 11/06/2026) are $129/night for a Family Suite with or without a balcony, Whirlpool Suite, King Suite, or Kid Cabin. Vacation Villas are $249/night and sleep 6. The Deluxe Family Suite sleeps 6 and is $139/night.
Call at (866) 399-3866 and use the group code ‘IACCE Conference’
Group rate is available through October 3rd, 2026.
Sponsoring IACCE’s annual conference is an exclusive opportunity for you to meet with chief executives and staff members representing chambers of commerce throughout Illinois. In addition to attending the conference for its professional development programs and networking experiences, these chamber of commerce leaders come seeking innovative solutions to challenges they face, and unique products or services that may further enhance their current benefit packages for their members.
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Cancellations
Should you need to cancel your registration, please email Lisa at lisa@iacce.org. Please note the following:
IACCE reserves the right to make real-time changes to conference content and offerings as it deems necessary, and in such situations no refunds, partial refunds or alternative offers shall be made outside of the stated cancellation policy listed above.
Special conference policies
Interested in speaking at our 2026 conference? Submit your session here.

