From a press release:

Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate School

Date: November 8 & 15
Time: 8:00-12:30pm
Location: Peoria Area Chamber Office
100 SW Water St (Formerly Damon’s Restaurant)
Cost: $90
Includes: Light breakfast & class materials

Are you interested in running for political office? Do you want to be involved in a campaign? Would you like to learn more about this process? Register today for the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate School. This is non partisan program facilitated by experienced people in this area. You will learn about the following topics.

Some of the topics in the campaign logistics will include information on campaign plans, timelines, yard sign strategy, precinct walking and meet and greets. Fundraising will include direct mail, PAC support, event based fundraising and campaign expenditures. Financial reporting will feature past campaign treasurers and details about required reporting. Polling, Internet research, meeting agendas, minutes and the importance of a kitchen cabinet will be reviewed in the session on research. Media opportunities, paid advertisements, candidate forums, creating an effective campaign brochure and the various types of political mailings will be discussed in the messaging segment of the School.

If you would like more information or would like to register for the Candidate School, please call Susan Stenger at 495-5907 or e-mail sstenger@chamber.h-p.org.