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A Message from Our CEO
Greater Peoria EDC harnesses the efforts and resources of its public and private partners to work collectively to accomplish economic development goals that would be difficult to accomplish individually.
Greater Peoria EDC pools and leverages resources from a broad set of diverse stakeholders to ensure the entire region is successful.
Together, we are more effective at sharing our story, taking advantage of opportunities and voicing issues of a collective concern.
Together, we maximize our chances of success.
Chris Setti
CEO
News Updates
The Big Table: Greater Peoria to Host Virtual 4-day Community-Building Event to Discuss Progress and New Challenges Facing the Region
PEORIA– Residents throughout the region are invited to take a seat at the 2nd Annual Big Table: Greater Peoria to share their voice and vision for their commun ...
GPEDC Welcomes New Director of Rural Outreach and Development
Casey Peterson, Director of Rural Outreach and Development The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Casey Peterson as the new ...
Greater Peoria Essential Abilities and Knowledge Program to Launch in January
Coming in January, the Greater Peoria Essential Abilities and Knowledge (GPEAK) Program will be a free and open platform for students, professionals, and e ...
September 15 – Big Table Gather Around Justice
The Big Table Greater Peoria's Gather Around Justice series continues this month with a panel discussion focused on how HR and organizational policies can help ...
GPMN Welcomes Newest Member: Pearl Technology
The Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network (GPMN) is excited to announce the addition of a brand new member: Pearl Technology. Pearl Technology is viewed as a le ...
Remote Worker Insight: Nathan Herz
Nathaniel Herz is a web developer working remotely for the Yonkers, New York, based nonprofit Consumer Reports, as a part of the consumer products team. Consum ...
September 3 – Whiskey Talks: Lux Blox
At the next Whiskey Talks, Heather and Mike Acerra, founders of Lux Blox will be sharing their story with us. Join us and be inspired by their experience and s ...
Remote Worker Insight: Ashley Spain
Some might think working remotely as an excuse to do laundry in the middle of the day. At least that’s what Ashley Spain thought before she started working rem ...
