GPEDC Catalyst Request for Proposal
The purpose of this project is to examine the feasibility of Catalyst, a proposed makers space and innovation hub in Greater Peoria. The RFP contact is Jennifer Daly, CEO for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. All inquiries should be sent to ...
Roanoke Kicks Off Civic Center Fundraiser
The Village of Roanoke sits about 30 minutes outside of Peoria and is home to a little over 2,000 people. Roanoke appears to be the stereotypical farm town as you drive through and pass underneath the sole traffic light on Route 116, but looks can be dec ...
Team GP Spotlight – Tony Rolando
Tony Rolando, Senior Account Manager at Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), was born and raised in Farmington and has always thought that the Peoria area is the best place to work, play and live. After graduating from Farmi ...
Finding Jobs for those “Significant Others”
We already know that recruiting one candidate is tough. In today's world, many job seekers are faced with the challenging decision to relocate to an unknown area. One of the biggest challenges candidates may face with relocating is the big unknown ...
GPEDC Rural Internship Student Exchange Potential Launch in January
Since beginning as the rural economic development coordinator in April, I have heard one priority more than any other: the need for dedicated people to work on projects. Many of our rural communities are very fortunate to have civic minded residents that ...
GPEDC to Host Manufacturing Expo & Tours for Students
On October 18th and 19th, the Greater Peoria EDC will host our 8th Annual Make Yourself Manufacturing Expo at Peoria Public School's Woodruff Career and Technical Center. During the event, 430 8th grade students engage in hands-on activities at 9 differen ...
Startup Peoria Announces The Nest Has Partnered with River City Labs
Startup Peoria and River City Labs announced a partnership between The Nest, Startup Peoria’s coworking space, and the River City Labs makerspace this week. The partnership allows members of each organization to access each other’s spaces for ...
SMF Sees Success with GP Manufacturing Network
The Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network is a collaboration established to generate new business opportunities for manufacturers in Greater Peoria. The network includes a cross - section of metal component manufacturers with expe ...
Launch of GP Manufacturing Network Website
The Greater Peoria EDC is excited for the upcoming launch of the GP Manufacturing Network website. Led by Director Mark Hanback, the Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network is a collaboration established to generate new business opportunities for manufactu ...
ATS Exemplifies GP Manufacturing Network Standards
Local company, Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), recently joined the Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network. ATS partners with manufacturers interested in improving their productivity and profitability. From supplying skilled m ...
