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Illinois Defense Network receives grant to continue resiliency work

January 27, 2021
by Greater Peoria EDC Business Assistance

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 ...

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Peoria Region manufacturing supply chain ALSO supplies the DEFENSE INDUSTRY

October 26, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Business Assistance

This grant helped local companies explore defense industry opportunities. For the last two years, GPEDC has been part of the Illinois Defense Network (IDN) thanks to a Department of Defense grant awarded through the University of Illinois Chicago ...

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DCEO Launches Round 2 of BIG Program

September 22, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Business AssistanceResources

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 ...

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GPMN Welcomes Newest Member: Pearl Technology

September 2, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Business AssistanceRecent News

The Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network (GPMN) is excited to announce the addition of a brand new member: Pearl Technology. Pearl Technology is viewed as a leader in technology and IT services and helps expand and strengthen the Network's ever-grow ...

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Illinois Defense Network to receive CARES funds

June 30, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Business AssistanceRecent News

University of Illinois at Chicago Voorhees Center (UIC-V), an EDA University Center, is applying for additional funding from the EDA under the CARES Act. Greater Peoria along with Quad Cities, Rockford and Chicago have partnered with UIC-V in the Il ...

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