Media & Announcements Blog Posts

Every year, Pearl recognizes one employee with the Jim Jenkel Memorial Service Award. Created in memory of Jim Jenkel (a valued Pearl employee who suddenly passed away the evening of the Pearl Christmas Party in 1992), this highly esteemed award is presented in his honor during the holiday luncheon.

Tis the season for fraud and scams, and Pearl Technology’s Anthony Mini was recently interviewed by WEEK-TV (channel 25) in Peoria on this topic. Read the article and watch the clip here.

Pearl Technology is proud of Pat Venditte’s recent time on the mound for the Savannah Bananas. Pat Venditte, a name synonymous with versatility in baseball, has carved a niche for himself as one of the most unique players in the sport’s history. Known for his rare ability to pitch with both arms, Venditte’s ambidextrous skills not only set him apart but also led to the creation of a special rule in Major League Baseball, aptly named the “Pat Venditte Rule.” This rule requires ambidextrous pitchers to declare which hand they will use to pitch to a batter before the at-bat starts, ensuring fair play and strategy. 

This year’s Central Illinois Cyber (CIC24) event, hosted by Pearl Technology on October 16, was a vibrant gathering of cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts. The event was packed with insightful talks, engaging activities, and valuable networking opportunities.

On Saturday, October 19, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois held its 16th annual Stand Down for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans. This event is free for veterans, and they receive winter clothing (coats, boots, gloves, hats, etc.), along with services such as haircuts, health screenings, flu shots, diabetic care, and hygiene products. The veterans also receive information and support on topics such as veterans’ benefits, mental health, maintaining sobriety, legal guidance, and medical issues.

We are thrilled to announce that Joseph Bohna, one of our star employees, has been honored as one of Commercial Integrator’s 40 Influencers Under 40 for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Joseph’s exceptional contributions to the commercial AV industry and his unwavering commitment to excellence. Each year, Commercial Integrator’s 40 Under 40 list shines a spotlight on young, up-and-coming rockstars whose significant contributions belie their years. This initiative, which began in 2014, has grown to become CI’s most eagerly anticipated annual offering, providing a glimpse into the future leaders of the commercial AV industry.

On Monday, August 19, 2024, Pearl Technology hosted its premier technology event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, featuring the latest in audiovisual technology—conferencing, video walls, digital signage, audio, video displays, collaboration, and more! In addition, Pearl Technology had an exhibit that highlighted cybersecurity, data centers, IT solutions, and AV solutions.

Pearl Technology recently helped sponsor the 2024 STEM Academy at Goodwill Commons in Peoria. The program was open to youth 14- to 16-year-olds and was a great success! During the weeklong event (July 15–19), students dived into the world of cutting-edge technology by exploring virtual and augmented reality. As part of this year’s STEM Academy, students learned to program Meta Quest 3 headsets and studied XR (extended reality), an umbrella term that covers augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality.

As the result of a recent survey by rAVe pubs, Pearl Technology’s Jeremy Caldera offered professional insights on the 2024 Temperature Check question that addressed current effectiveness of unified communications solutions in meeting diverse needs of businesses/organizations.