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Looking for COVID-19 resources?
In conjunction with the Emergency Operation Centers operating throughout the region, GPEDC has been tasked with sharing timely, relevant information with the business community. Please visit www.gpcovid.com for the latest updates.
Looking for info on GPEDC programs?
While our central website continues development, we are confident you will find what you need on our program sites:
News Updates
July 16 – Whiskey Talks with Anna Palmer
Please join Distillery Labs for the third "Whiskey Talks" session with special guest, Pekin native and Eureka College graduate, Anna Palmer. JULY 16TH @ ...
Distillery Labs And Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Announce Innovative Partnership
Peoria, IL – Distillery Labs and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council are pleased to announce that they have signed a partnership agreement for the ...
From the outside looking in . . .
Over the last few weeks, being an intern for the GPEDC has already been a very enriching and rewarding experience. Working remotely from Mississippi, I have di ...
Illinois Defense Network to receive CARES funds
University of Illinois at Chicago Voorhees Center (UIC-V), an EDA University Center, is applying for additional funding from the EDA under the CARES Act. Great ...
5 Reasons Why E Commerce Companies Thrive Here
Greater Peoria is a choice location for E Commerce companies due to the logistics and transportation strengths of our region. Sharing the top 5 reasons a ...
Why Greater Peoria: Falcon Laboratories
Understanding consumer data is difficult and time-consuming for small business owners seeking to grow their customer base. Falcon Laboratories makes it simple ...
Gather Around Justice Recap
Over 150 people came together on June 23 for the first Gather Around Justice virtual meeting, which featured panelists Mariah Cooley of Young Revolution, Peori ...
Farmers Market Season is Open
Farmers Market season is in full swing and markets are growing now that Illinois is entering Phase IV of Restore Illinois. This summer, there are at least 13 ...
