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Why Greater Peoria: Songo Dede

January 6, 2021
by Intern Why Greater Peoria

 Dr. Songo Dede is the CEO of DSM-H LLC, a software/IT services company with additional focus in management consulting, supply chain management and lean Operations. In 2009 he started the business in Morton, Illinois where it is currently headquarte ...

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Remote Worker Insight: Steve Pierz

November 6, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Why Greater Peoria

As Chief Innovation Officer at FBR, Steve Pierz is leading in the vastly expanding world of technology and, of course, innovation. FBR is a robotic innovation company that works to meet the needs of the global climate. Their largest focus is on digi ...

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Made in Greater Peoria

October 29, 2020
by Chris Setti Why Greater Peoria

October is always a great month because it’s Manufacturing Month.  Which basically means it could be called Greater Peoria Month because manufacturing is at the very core of our community. Even with the diversification of the regional economy o ...

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Remote Worker Insight: Dan Armich

October 20, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Why Greater Peoria

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 W ...

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Artists Re-envisioning Tomorrow

October 14, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Why Greater Peoria

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. ...

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Remote Worker Insight: Brooke Spellman

September 29, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Why Greater Peoria

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 f ...

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Remote Worker Insight: Nathan Herz

September 1, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Why Greater Peoria

Nathaniel Herz is a web developer working remotely for the Yonkers, New York, based nonprofit Consumer Reports, as a part of the consumer products team. Consumer Reports is a nationally recognized consumer advocacy nonprofit that has been around sin ...

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Remote Worker Insight: Ashley Spain

August 25, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Why Greater Peoria

Some might think working remotely as an excuse to do laundry in the middle of the day. At least that’s what Ashley Spain thought before she started working remotely for Ruffalo Noel Levitz as Vice President of Strategy and Measurement. Now, she says ...

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Local Spotlight: INTEGRIS Group

August 6, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Local SpotlightWhy Greater Peoria

Sometimes an idea sparks but never fully comes to life due to engineering hurdles. One local company, however, looks to eliminate those hurdles by offering engineering, manufacturing and other product development services to clients. Based ou ...

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Local Spotlight: G&D Integrated

August 4, 2020
by Greater Peoria EDC Local SpotlightWhy Greater Peoria

Transportation and warehousing are two of the most important elements of a successful supply chain, no matter the industry. To operate a supply chain efficiently, a business needs to turn to experts in this field, and Greater Peoria is proud to ...

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