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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
August 6 – Gather Around Justice: Criminal Justice Reform
Join the The Big Table Greater Peoria for the second Gather Around Justice discussion to foster mindful conversation around how we can use our individual power ...
Economic Development, Economic Justice
To say the least, the past month and a half has been an emotional rollercoaster in our region, state and nation. Already reeling from the COVID-19 pandem ...
Remote Worker Experience: Writer, Editor, Consultant – Emily Potts
To be successful in the writing industry means one has to possess a broad range of versatile skills. Emily Potts has been a prominent writer, consultant, and e ...
Paycheck Protection Program Impact
Earlier this week the Small Business Administration (SBA) released data on utilization of the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This data was br ...
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 ...
