Greater Peoria Defense Region
With its active DoD installations and diverse industrial base, Illinois has strong links to the military and the companies and people that support it. The Greater Peoria region plays an important role in the national defense industry with its strong ma ...
Grateful for You
It was such a joy to join so many of you at the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon last week. It has always been one of my favorite events, but I think I join many of you in feeling that this year’s luncheon was more special ...
Developing an IT Workforce for the Region
This week the Illinois Central College, Eureka College, and Bradley University held a summit of stakeholders to solicit feedback, inputs, and employer commitment to developing a joint grant application for the Good Jobs Challenge. This grant hopes to ...
GPEDC Weekend Update- November 19
It was great to see so many of you at yesterday’s Thanksgiving Luncheon. Congratulations and thank you to the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce for putting on such a great event. As always, some GPEDC updates to end your week: Peoria Bio-Made Director: I ...
GPEDC Weekend Update- November 12
Here are some updates to end your week!New Investor: GPEDC is proud to welcome Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WPVA) as an investor member in GPEDC. WPVA is the power source behind Cornbelt Energy, an electrical cooperative that covers significant portions ...
Peoria Bio-Made announces launch grant from the Gilmore Foundation and hires an Executive Director
Media Contact: Vivian Standifird peoriabiomade@gmail.com Released: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Peoria Bio-Made announces launch grant from the Gilmore Foundation and hires an Executive Director Peoria: Peoria Bio-Made, launched by biotech entrep ...