DCEO Launches Round 2 of BIG Program
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $200 million of funds will be distributed in Round 2 of the Business Interruption Grant Program (BIG). Round 1 included over $49 million in grants to businesses all ...
The Big Table: Greater Peoria to Host Virtual 4-day Community-Building Event to Discuss Progress and New Challenges Facing the Region
PEORIA– Residents throughout the region are invited to take a seat at the 2nd Annual Big Table: Greater Peoria to share their voice and vision for their communities during a series of focused conversations on Oct. 19 - 22 from 11:30AM-1:00 PM. The s ...
GPEDC Welcomes New Director of Rural Outreach and Development
Casey Peterson, Director of Rural Outreach and Development The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Casey Peterson as the new Director of Rural Outreach and Development. Peterson is a graduate of Illinois State Unive ...
Greater Peoria Essential Abilities and Knowledge Program to Launch in January
Coming in January, the Greater Peoria Essential Abilities and Knowledge (GPEAK) Program will be a free and open platform for students, professionals, and employers in the region to help equip individuals with the skills needed to be successful i ...
September 15 – Big Table Gather Around Justice
The Big Table Greater Peoria's Gather Around Justice series continues this month with a panel discussion focused on how HR and organizational policies can help reduce disparity, prevent bias, and promote inclusivity. By changing the way our institut ...
GPMN Welcomes Newest Member: Pearl Technology
The Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network (GPMN) is excited to announce the addition of a brand new member: Pearl Technology. Pearl Technology is viewed as a leader in technology and IT services and helps expand and strengthen the Network's ever-grow ...
Remote Worker Insight: Nathan Herz
Nathaniel Herz is a web developer working remotely for the Yonkers, New York, based nonprofit Consumer Reports, as a part of the consumer products team. Consumer Reports is a nationally recognized consumer advocacy nonprofit that has been around sin ...
September 3 – Whiskey Talks: Lux Blox
At the next Whiskey Talks, Heather and Mike Acerra, founders of Lux Blox will be sharing their story with us. Join us and be inspired by their experience and startup journey in the development of Lux Blox, a learning (STEAM) tool for students. ...
Remote Worker Insight: Ashley Spain
Some might think working remotely as an excuse to do laundry in the middle of the day. At least that’s what Ashley Spain thought before she started working remotely for Ruffalo Noel Levitz as Vice President of Strategy and Measurement. Now, she says ...
Southside Farmers Market Kicks Off
Peoria's Southside Farmers Market officially launched this past Saturday at the old Aldi location on Western. With socially-distanced vendors, mandatory masks, and a hand sanitizing station, the market had nearly 180 patrons come through to shop, le ...
