Jan 28 – Whiskey Talks: Chris Farris
Join Chris Farris, Reference Assistant Librarian at the Peoria Public Library to learn more about the significance of Peoria historic past and the pivotal role Peoria has played in the growth of our region, our nation, and the world. Join us for the l ...
GPEDC Releases regional 5-year strategic plan for public comment period
PEORIA– After nearly 18 months of planning and engaged discussions with community members, the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) today released the region’s 5-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for public comment be ...
Jan 26 – CareerSpark Set to Launch Virtually
Join the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and Junior Achievement of Central Illinois for the 4th annual GP CareerSpark — a virtual, interactive work and career readiness experience for 8th grade students in our region. Spark your students’ int ...
Employment dips as COVID restrictions return
Greater Peoria’s total labor force decreased by more than 10,000 in November due to a sharp decrease in the number of employed persons, likely tied to COVID-related restaurant closings. This 6% decrease in labor force is the most severe decline of 2020 t ...
Jan 7 – Whiskey Talks: Paul Leamon
Join Paul Leamon, Executive Director at Distillery Labs to learn more about how Greater Peoria's regional innovation hub will be working together with new entrepreneurs and established corporations to diversify and scale viable businesses in the region. ...
Dec 17 – Whiskey Talks: Source Freshwater Co.
Join Roy Source, founder and owner of Source Freshwater Co., Ray Lees, Tri-County Regional Commission, along with special guests IDNR Director Colleen Callahan and fisherman, chef and shop owner Clint Carter to learn more about how the Greater Peoria reg ...
Employment surges in October
Greater Peoria’s total labor force increased by more than 2,500 in October supported by a strong increase of nearly 8,000 employed persons. The number of unemployed fell by over 5,000 as many workers returned to the workforce. The total labor force reach ...
GPEDC Welcomes New Director of Workforce Solutions
The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Kari Rauh as the new Director of Workforce Solutions. Rauh is a central IL native (raised in Metamora) as the granddaughter of a farmer-salesman and a telecommunications entrepreneur, ...
Dec 3 – Whiskey Talks: Bear’s Bites
Join Samm Hutchison, founder and owner of Bear's Bites, an all-natural, single-ingredient dog treat and dog food company to learn more about how she started her business in Peoria. When: December 3rd, 5PMWhere: Facebook Live Tune in on the liv ...
Regional Partnership Working to Promote Small and Local Businesses During Crucial Time
PEORIA– Shoppers and businesses are invited to participate in a simple campaign aimed at promoting shopping local to support area businesses in the Greater Peoria region. Shop Local Saturdays encourages shoppers to support local businesses through focuse ...
