Why Pop-A-Shot Landed in Peoria
The originator of the electronic basketball game has scored big after relocating to Greater Peoria. In January 2020, Pop-A-Shot, which produces the basketball arcade game, moved its global headquarters from Salina, Kansas to downtown Peoria. We talked wi ...
Greater Peoria COVID-19 Info and Resources
The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) has been asked to coordinate the flow of information between local public health officials and the business community regarding COVID-19. This is certainly a trying time in our region, state and nati ...
Unprecedented Times Indeed
Does anyone else feel like they are living inside of a Stephen King novel? Mostly empty streets, deserted businesses, picked over grocery stores -- and no toilet paper -- all the hallmarks of your favorite dystopian novel. But of course it is not a ...
GP Farm Forum Recap
The slow but steady rise of organic agriculture in Woodford and Tazewell Counties creates a unique economic development opportunity in Greater Peoria. At the latest GP Farm Forum in February, organic producers and other agriculture stakeholders came toget ...
Uncovering the Hidden Assumptions in Starting a Business
You're exploring or have recently launched a business… BUT have you uncovered all the hidden assumptions so that you can lower the risk in the creation of a new business? We launched the first of many “Uncovering the Hidden Assumptions in Your Busine ...
Local Spotlight: Jtec Industries
Visit Jtecs website to learn more. What do Facebook, Caterpillar, Stanley Black and Decker and Volkswagen have in common? The answer lies in Central Illinois with the material handling equipment manufacturer: Jtec Industries. These big businesses are al ...
Why Greater Peoria? An Interview with Federal Companies
What are some positive aspects about locating in Greater Peoria? Dan and John from Federal Companies believe our convenient location, manufacturing and labor base, and innovation network are among the best. Check out this clip from our February in ...
Tour the Nest Coworking Space
Take a tour of the The Nest Coworking Space! The Nest is a shared work environment for early stage entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote professionals. The Nest is the perfect place to host startup programs and tech meetups. It is conveniently located ...
IMA Presents Makers Madness
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) wants your help picking the coolest thing made in Illinois. Makers' Madness uses an elimination style tournament to help determine this year's most innovative and amazing product made in Illinois. The nominati ...
