JA Events
JA of Central Illinois Events
At JA of Central Illinois, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
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Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame - 2025
When: Thursday, March 20, 2025Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.
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8
Dueling Pianos 2025
When: Thursday, May 08, 2025Join us for a lively evening of singing, dancing, comedy, and outrageous piano playing in support of McLean County Programs
PAST EVENTS
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19
JA of Central Illinois Trivia Bowl 2024
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024*Online Raffle Tickets Available Now!* Let JA bring you "Back to School!" We're helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised through trivia and the online raffle directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.
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26
JA Titan Business Strategy Competition 2024
When: Friday, April 26, 2024Students in grades 9-12 apply their knowledge of business as they compete online to create and market a successful company in this interactive business simulation.
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11
Dueling Pianos 2024
When: Thursday, April 11, 2024Join us for a lively evening of singing, dancing, comedy, and outrageous piano playing in support of McLean County Programs
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Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame - 2024
When: Thursday, March 28, 2024Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.
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9
Dueling Pianos Peoria
When: Thursday, November 09, 2023Join us for an evening of fun entertainment provided by the talented performers from The Fun Pianos! company. Bring your favorite song requests to dance and sing along to - all while - ensuring local JA students receive much-needed learning experiences!
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7
JA of Central Illinois Trivia Bowl 2023
When: Thursday, September 07, 2023Let JA bring you "Back to School!" We're helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.
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4
Dueling Pianos
When: Thursday, May 04, 2023Join us for a lively evening of singing, dancing, comedy, and outrageous piano playing in support of McLean County Programs
Fri
21
JA Titan Business Strategy Competition 2023
When: Friday, April 21, 2023Students in grades 9-12 apply their knowledge of business as they compete online to create and market a successful company in this interactive business simulation.
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9
Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame - 2023
When: Thursday, March 09, 2023Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.
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25
JA of Central Illinois Trivia Bowl 2022
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022JA is helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.
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22
JA Titan Business Strategy Competition 2022
When: Friday, April 22, 2022Students in grades 9-12 apply their knowledge of business as they compete online to create and market a successful company in this interactive business simulation.
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21
Celebrate Impact! JA in McLean County
When: Thursday, April 21, 2022An event to learn about Junior Achievement and financially support the growth of JA programs in McLean County
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3
Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame 2022
When: Thursday, March 03, 2022Laureate induction into the Central Illinois Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout their professional lives: Business Excellence, Visionary, Innovative Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Longstanding, Contemporary Accomplishments, Community, Involvement and High Moral and Ethical Principles.
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22
JA of Central Illinois Trivia Bowl 2021
When: Friday, October 22, 2021JA is helping students answer the big questions to help prepare for a successful future. All funds raised directly support programs that empower K-12 students in central Illinois with the tools and knowledge to be work and career ready, financially literate, and to think like an entrepreneur.
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