On Thursday, July 22, between 4 and 5:30 pm, look up in the sky over the corner of Willow Knolls and Allen Rd. The Black Daggers, the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, will be performing daring feats of acrobatic agility as they freefall to a pinpoint landing in the center circle between Pearl Automotive's Peoria Toyota and Lexus of Peoria dealerships.

This spectacular "Jump In" by the Black Daggers is a preview to the Prairie Air Show that begins on Friday, July 23 and continues until Sunday, July 25. Upon landing, the Black Daggers will be available for autograph signing and picture taking in the Lexus of Peoria service area. Refreshments will also be available, including free ice cream from The Spotted Cow.

"Pearl Automotive proudly supports Central Illinois and the exciting community events that take place in the Peoria area," says Gary Pearl, President and CEO of Pearl Companies. "We're honored to have the Black Daggers at Lexus of Peoria and Peoria Toyota for this special appearance."

Lexus of Peoria and Peoria Toyota are proud members of the Pearl Automotive family. Pearl Automotive is part of Pearl Companies, a privately held, multifaceted organization headquartered in Peoria Heights, IL, which also includes Pearl Insurance, Pearl Technology, Pearl Benefits, and Pearl Carroll & Associates, LLC. Pearl Automotive is comprised of Heritage Buick-GMC, Heritage Mazda, Peoria Toyota-Scion, Lexus of Peoria, and Autohaus of Peoria (including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen) and serves the automotive needs of the greater Peoria area. Among the nation’s leading direct-marketing third-party administrators, Pearl Insurance and Pearl Carroll offer Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance benefits and worksite marketing to affinity groups and their members. Pearl Technology provides innovative technology solutions to central Illinois businesses, and Pearl Benefits specializes in the design and administration of customized employee benefit programs for employees and their families. The Pearl Companies' commitment to working hard, working smart, and working together has not only placed them in the enviable position they are today, but has also secured them a strong presence in the marketplace for years to come. For more information, please visit www.pearlcompanies.com or call 800.447.4982.