July 16 – Whiskey Talks with Anna Palmer
Please join Distillery Labs for the third "Whiskey Talks" session with special guest, Pekin native and Eureka College graduate, Anna Palmer. JULY 16TH @ 5PM VIA FACEBOOK LIVE Come be inspired by Anna as she shares her journey of entreprene ...
Distillery Labs And Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Announce Innovative Partnership
Peoria, IL – Distillery Labs and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council are pleased to announce that they have signed a partnership agreement for the two organizations. This represents the first such agreement for Distillery Labs and is des ...
From the outside looking in . . .
Over the last few weeks, being an intern for the GPEDC has already been a very enriching and rewarding experience. Working remotely from Mississippi, I have discovered the reasons behind Peoria’s rich, dynamic, and diverse cultures. It is the quinte ...
Illinois Defense Network to receive CARES funds
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 ...
5 Reasons Why E Commerce Companies Thrive Here
Greater Peoria is a choice location for E Commerce companies due to the logistics and transportation strengths of our region. Sharing the top 5 reasons an e commerce company should consider locating here! Bump Boxes, Iron Away ...
Why Greater Peoria: Falcon Laboratories
Understanding consumer data is difficult and time-consuming for small business owners seeking to grow their customer base. Falcon Laboratories makes it simple by delivering easy-to-understand infographics right to your inbox. Falcon Laborator ...
Gather Around Justice Recap
Over 150 people came together on June 23 for the first Gather Around Justice virtual meeting, which featured panelists Mariah Cooley of Young Revolution, Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell, and Dr. Rita Ali of ICC/the Peoria City Council. The panel ...
Farmers Market Season is Open
Farmers Market season is in full swing and markets are growing now that Illinois is entering Phase IV of Restore Illinois. This summer, there are at least 13 Farmers Markets continuing to operate in our region through the fall. Please find the inte ...
GPEDC seeks Director of Rural Outreach & Development
We are currently seeking candidates to fill the role of Director of Rural Outreach & Development. Please find the details below: POSITION DETAILSThe Director of Rural Outreach & Development leads the organization’s outreach efforts to the ...
SBDC “Starting Your Business in Illinois” Webinar
The Illinois Small Business Development (SBDC) at Bradley University is offering "Starting Your Business in Illinois" via webinar through the end of this year. Workshops are open to the public but registration is required or email sybil@bradley.edu. ...
