Innovation and Startups

We help startups and business owners help themselves. We accomplish this by walking alongside with you to uncover insights and develop a scalable business. Join us as we curate a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and makers focused on building
successful businesses in the Greater Peoria region.  Read on to learn about how we can help your business scale today.

Innovate in the All-American city

Peoria’s dynamic and rich history is filled with stories of business success. Build on the city’s cultural past of scaling businesses.

Gain support from a close-knit community that cares not just about your business but personally about your success and growth as an entrepreneur.

Peoria is diverse. It is the quintessential all-American city, which makes it the perfect place for you to test your startup’s products, services, and experiences.

We provide personalized assistance to empower you to get a broad perspective on the issues at hand. Together, we analyze the available information to help you make well-informed decisions.

We offer several essential services including business consulting and leadership coaching to help you make your business the best it can be. Also, we work hand-in-hand with you to conduct experiments to reach more customers and learn how best to serve them.

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Roll up your sleeves & get involved

New to Peoria? Start here. Plug into the community by exploring the opportunities below.

Events & Activities

Check out the latest community events and activities on Facebook and Meetup. 

Coworking Space

Visit the Nest Coworking. We're conveniently located at 820 SW Adams St.

Schedule a meeting

There are resources available to help you become successful. Email us today.

Contact Andrew Today

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Andrew Ngui

Director of Innovation and Startups
starthere@greaterpeoriaedc.org
309-495-5910
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