Remote Worker Insight: Dan Armich
When it comes to living a full life, Peoria based remote worker, Dan Armich, could give anyone a few pointers. Working as Associate Consultant Program Manager for Collaborative Solutions, a company that helps other companies implement and optimize Workda ...
Oct 17 – Asian Carp State Cookout
This Saturday, October 17, chefs throughout the State will be preparing White Fish for the culinary delight of the public to enjoy for free. These socially distanced events will follow all Health Department protocols for patron safety. Local cookouts wil ...
Artists Re-envisioning Tomorrow
Jonathon Romain is the Co-Founder and Director of Development of ART Inc. ART Inc., Artists Re-envisioning Tomorrow, is a nonprofit organization that seeks to enhance the quality of life of the community through art education and cultural programs. F ...
GPEDC seeks Director of Workforce Solutions
We are currently seeking candidates to fill the role of Director of Workforce Solutions. Please find the details below: POSITION DETAILSThe Director of Workforce Solutions brings together community leaders, local business leaders, educational leaders, ...
Employment Returns to Pre-COVID Levels
Greater Peoria’s total labor force increased by more than 8,300 in August surpassing totals from January and February. With more than 9,300 workers re-entering the workforce, employment jumped up by 6%. The total of employed people has continued trending ...
October 15 – Whiskey Talks
Whiskey Talks is a new series aimed at engaging with the Greater Peoria entrepreneurial ecosystem. These virtual events feature local entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs with roots in Greater Peoria, resource providers and some history about our regi ...
Oct 19 – 22 – The Big Table 2020
The Big Table: Greater Peoria's annual event is just weeks away! This year's big event will take place over 4 days, October 19 - 22, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM in a series of virtual discussions. Like last year's event, we encourage you to sign up for as many ...
Webinar Series: Cybersecurity Requirements for Department of Defense Contractors
With the Department of Defense (DoD) ramping up its focus on cybersecurity for the supply chain, manufacturers need to take specific steps to protect covered defense information (CDI). With current and future DoD contracts at stake, cybersecurity comp ...
Remote Worker Insight: Brooke Spellman
One might think that to become a real life superhero, they must work in a large city and wear a cape. This is not the case with Brooke Spellman, Principal Associate at Abt Associates, Inc. Abt Associates, Inc. is a company that works as “an engine for so ...
DCEO Launches Round 2 of BIG Program
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $200 million of funds will be distributed in Round 2 of the Business Interruption Grant Program (BIG). Round 1 included over $49 million in grants to businesses all over ...
