Soft Landing Greater Peoria
Welcome to Soft Landing Greater Peoria, the concierge service for foreign companies looking to establish their first American location. Our program offers individualized attention and easy access to customers and clients in the Midwest while enjoying an affordable cost of living. Plus, you can benefit from big-city connections without getting lost in the shuffle. Continue browsing to learn how Soft Landing Greater Peoria can help your business succeed.
Start your American business with ease! The Greater Peoria EDC offers essential resources and services for entrepreneurs. From funding opportunities to networking, we've got you covered
Join the Greater Peoria regional innovation, startup, and social network. Discover the thriving startup ecosystem and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs at www.distillerylabs.org. We maintain a strong connection with our local government and have the ability to facilitate access to valuable tools like “Start a Business Greater Peoria.” This smart dashboard was created by Peoria County in collaboration with community partners like us, Distillery Labs, Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, SCORE Peoria, and the Minority Business Development Center. This comprehensive, free tool provides entrepreneurs with a wide range of resources and support, making it the go-to resource for starting a business in the Greater Peoria area.
Discover the Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Healthcare Leaders in Greater Peoria. GPEDC can help connect you to these thought leaders and their companies to explore new opportunities.
Get access to key stakeholders you need to succeed in the Greater Peoria area. From state representatives to industry experts, take advantage of how we can help you grow your network for success in the region.
GPEDC provides complimentary coworking and meeting spaces for exploratory visits. Meet with potential partners, investors, or other stakeholders and work comfortably with high-speed internet and workstations. Host professional meetings in our meeting spaces, and let us help you make the most of your visit.
GPEDC offers counseling and support for business location decisions. We help you understand financial incentives and grant opportunities to maximize business growth. We’re affiliated with local and international venture funding networks and can facilitate connections to additional funding opportunities.
GPEDC can facilitate connections to help you land with ease. Whether it’s finding employment opportunities for family members, exploring real estate options, or discovering the best schools, recreation, arts, entertainment, or faith-based organizations, our team can guide you every step of the way. Enjoy a seamless transition to the U.S. with GPEDC’s support.
GPEDC offers referrals and assistance for banking, site selection, immigration, and more. Our trusted partners in key industries can help your business thrive in Greater Peoria. Make a smooth transition and take advantage of all the opportunities with GPEDC’s assistance.
The Technology Industry Grant Program is a new initiative developed by the City of Peoria to provide grants to technology industry-related businesses seeking to locate or expand within Peoria. The city of Peoria has a robust ecosystem for technology industries with supporting organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Laboratory (USDA AgLab), Bradley University’s Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, Distillery Labs, Jump Training Center, and various organizations within the Peoria region in the growing tech industries.
For more information and how to apply visit here.
Bradley University’s Peoria NEXT Innovation Center is now partnering with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) with the goal of providing outreach and services that support startup manufacturers to advance their success in performance excellence and advanced manufacturing technology.
Through this partnership, IMEC has committed to cover the initial three months of a one-year lease at Peoria NEXT for up to four eligible manufacturing startups, saving organizations as much as $4,800. This enables the startups to allocate these funds towards other operating expenses of their growing ventures. These startups will also have access to Peoria NEXT’s collaborative environment and community of fellow researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs looking to transform new technologies and innovations into thriving enterprises.
For more information about this program and how to apply, visit here.
We would love you to join Manusis4 and other hosts of businesses to locate here and be part of our story and history. Greater Peoria has greater possibilities. And yes, it does play in Peoria! Get in touch with us to plant your flag in Greater Peoria.
