After nearly two years of planning and engaged discussions with community members, the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) is set to release the region’s 5-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for public comment before it is officially adopted by the five counties GPEDC serves: Logan, Mason, Peoria, Woodford, and Tazewell. Over the next five […]
Posted: March 2, 2021 | View More »
We are proud to welcome Kelly Schneider as the new CEO Council and YPGP Program Manager. Kelly Schneider has been a Peoria resident since 2008, and has taken advantage of many opportunities to be involved in the community. Since moving to the area, she has been an active member in several local organizations including the […]
Posted: January 6, 2021 | View More »
Congratulations to CEO Council Member, Marty Roth for earning a spot in the 40 Leaders Under Forty 2020 class. As a director at RSM US Wealth Management LLC, Roth is recognized by his collegues for positively contributing to the success of RSM. You can read more about Roth’s journey: https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2020/nov/marty-roth
Posted: November 3, 2020 | View More »
Treasure Roberts, WMBD News Reporter, highlights Big Table testimonials in, “The Big Table, creating regional change through conversation” article. You can read the article here: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/the-big-table-creating-regional-change-through-conversation/
Posted: October 27, 2020 | View More »
Thank you for joining us for The (Virtual) Big Table 2020 from October 19 – 22. It was an eventful week filled with lots of valuable and thoughtful conversations focusing on how we as a region can collabortely find new innovated ways to deepen our understanfing of our region needs. The Big Table addressed topics […]
Posted: October 27, 2020 | View More »
A conversation about the Criminal Justice Reform welcomed and introduced by Joshua Gunn – President & CEO, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. Moderated by Brent Baker – Director of Workforce Solutions, GPEDC Discussion led by panelists: Chris McCall – Family & Criminal Defense Attorney Johanes Maliza – Central District Assistant Federal Public Defender Nia Mcfarland-Drye […]
Posted: August 10, 2020 | View More »
The Big Table: Gather Around Justice seeks to foster mindful conversation around how we can use our individual power and privilege to make the changes our region needs to correct historic racial, economic, and social inequities. Welcome & Introduced by: Joshua Gunn – President & CEO Moderated by: Brent Baker – Director of Workforce Solutions […]
Posted: July 27, 2020 | View More »
A few words from Joshua Gunn, President and CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce & CEO Council to all Chamber Members, Partners and Community Leaders. Read here.
Posted: July 27, 2020 | View More »
The Greater Peoria Business Recovery Program, serving Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Mason, and Logan Counties is a joint collaboration of over 25 local Economic Development Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, and Community-Based Organizations that was created to accomplish two goals: To connect local businesses to local professionals who can help them on the road to recovery from […]
Posted: July 15, 2020 | View More »
On Tuesday, June 23 our community had a mindful conversation around how we can use our individual power and privilege to make changes our region needs to correct historic racial, economic and social inequalities. These discussions will continue, and more information will be available soon. Huge thank you to our panelists and moderator for sharing […]
Posted: July 1, 2020 | View More »
