Certainty in Trying Times
We are in an extraordinary moment, one that has called into question so much of our daily lives. While I have grown more comfortable with the dynamism of working with others in the last seven years of my community development career, even I have bee ...
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has established the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program (DSBSP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers small businesses in downstate and r ...
Why Pop-A-Shot Landed in Peoria
The originator of the electronic basketball game has scored big after relocating to Greater Peoria. In January 2020, Pop-A-Shot, which produces the basketball arcade game, moved its global headquarters from Salina, Kansas to downtown Peoria. We talk ...
Greater Peoria COVID-19 Info and Resources
The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) has been asked to coordinate the flow of information between local public health officials and the business community regarding COVID-19. This is certainly a trying time in our region, state and ...
Unprecedented Times Indeed
Does anyone else feel like they are living inside of a Stephen King novel? Mostly empty streets, deserted businesses, picked over grocery stores -- and no toilet paper -- all the hallmarks of your favorite dystopian novel. But of course it is n ...
GP Farm Forum Recap
The slow but steady rise of organic agriculture in Woodford and Tazewell Counties creates a unique economic development opportunity in Greater Peoria. At the latest GP Farm Forum in February, organic producers and other agriculture stakeholders came ...
Uncovering the Hidden Assumptions in Starting a Business
You're exploring or have recently launched a business… BUT have you uncovered all the hidden assumptions so that you can lower the risk in the creation of a new business? We launched the first of many “Uncovering the Hidden Assumptions in Your B ...
Local Spotlight: Jtec Industries
Visit Jtecs website to learn more. What do Facebook, Caterpillar, Stanley Black and Decker and Volkswagen have in common? The answer lies in Central Illinois with the material handling equipment manufacturer: Jtec Industries. These big businesses a ...
Why Greater Peoria? An Interview with Federal Companies
What are some positive aspects about locating in Greater Peoria? Dan and John from Federal Companies believe our convenient location, manufacturing and labor base, and innovation network are among the best. Check out this clip from our Februa ...
Tour the Nest Coworking Space
Take a tour of the The Nest Coworking Space! The Nest is a shared work environment for early stage entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote professionals. The Nest is the perfect place to host startup programs and tech meetups. It is conveniently lo ...
