In 2024, the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) continued forging new partnerships, strengthening existing initiatives, and introducing innovative programs that uplifted our region’s economic landscape. From attracting international business delegations and cultivating homegrown startups at the newly opened Distillery Labs to expanding our workforce initiatives and guiding rural communities toward advanced broadband planning, GPEDC ensured that every corner of Greater Peoria had a voice in shaping our shared prosperity.
This year’s report highlights our comprehensive efforts across Business Attraction, Business Assistance, Workforce Solutions, Rural Development, the Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network, Economic Development Strategy & Planning, and Communications & Marketing. Each section illustrates how GPEDC works hand-in-hand with public officials, private enterprises, educators, and local organizations to create opportunities and address regional challenges. We are proud of the progress made—reflected in increased foreign direct investment, improved workforce pipelines, revitalized community plans, and new collaborations with state and federal partners. As we look ahead, GPEDC remains committed to fostering inclusive growth, leveraging our region’s diverse strengths, and charting a sustainable path for Greater Peoria’s future.
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