Free Virtual Events from IMEC
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is hosting a series virtual events will provide training on workplace safety, increasing virtual sales, developing your workforce and more. Below is a list of the free events in March. March 2 - Stra ...
IMA’s Makers Madness 2021 tips off
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) presents Makers Madness 2021 to determine "The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois". Voting has begun and the list will be narrowed down to the top sixteen, then eight, four and the champion will be announced on M ...
February 18 – Whiskey Talks: Steve Pierz
Join Steve Pierz, Chief Innovation Officer at FBR to learn more about how FBR is revolutionizing the construction industry through digital construction techniques. Join us for the live stream on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/distillerylabs/ ...
Employment continues downward trend
Greater Peoria’s total labor force decreased by more than 3,700 in December mostly due to a continuing decrease in the number of employed persons, likely tied to COVID-related restaurant closings. This decrease takes labor force to 16,882 below the Decem ...
Free Virtual Events from IMEC
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is hosting a series virtual events will provide training on workplace safety, increasing virtual sales, developing your workforce and more. Below is a list of the free events in February. https://ww ...
The Big Table is Set
We had a big milestone for Greater Peoria EDC this week. After nearly 18 months of planning and engaged discussions with community members, we finalized our work on the region’s 5-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and released ...
4th Annual Careerspark Connects Over 3,200 Greater Peoria Students To Their Future Careers
PEORIA - Over 3,200 eighth grade students from the Greater Peoria area will attend the 4th annual CareerSpark, a multi-industry career expo set to launch virtually (new this year!) Jan. 26, 2021. This free expo provides interactive activities and num ...
Illinois Defense Network receives grant to continue resiliency work
The Illinois Defense Network (IDN), of which GPEDC is a key partner, was awarded a US Defense Department grant to continue its work. This additional grant funding for Phase III allows IDN to continue and expand work of the Illinois Defense Industry Resil ...
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 ...
