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. ...
June 23 – The Big Table: Gather Around Justice
Take some time to virtually sit down with other community members and our panelists to have mindful conversations around how we can use our individual power and privilege to make the changes our region needs to correct historic racial, economic, and ...
June 18 – Whiskey Talks
Whiskey Talks is a new series aimed at engaging with the Greater Peoria entrepreneurial ecosystem. These virtual events feature local entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs with roots in Greater Peoria, resource providers and some history about our ...
PHIL Cares
The Ear Protector takes pressure off the wearer's ears. If you are one of the millions of workers required to wear a mask to work, you know the irritation of mask straps tugging on your ears for 8+ hours every day. One local company has stepped ...
As economy looks to re-open, region-wide business recovery program launches to connect businesses with local recovery experts
Peoria, Ill. – This week marks the launch of the Business Recovery Program, a unique collaboration between the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, Tada Cognitive Solutions, regional Chambers of Commerce, and regional economic development p ...
Preparing to Reopen
GPEDC Director of Innovation and Startups, Andrew Ngui, appeared on Peoria Life's The Journey to discuss what businesses are doing as they prepare to reopen. See his discussion with host Michelle Bohm, owner of Inspired Style Co below. As we ...
From Distilling Grain to Distilling Ideas
I’m a little worried that my last few newsletter articles have all referenced whiskey in one way or the other. While I’ve been known to enjoy a good bourbon from time to time, my interest in whiskey has less to do with consumption and more to ...
