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 »
Greater Peoria Business Alliance names Joshua Gunn as President & CEO of Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and CEO Council. More information here: https://conta.cc/3dha7u8
Posted: June 22, 2020 | View More »
Congratulations to Vistra Energy for being No. 270 on Fortune 500 annual list! Ever since Vistra became a publicly company in October 2016 they have earned various spots on the Fortune 500 list. In fact, the company started at No. 499 in 2017, reached No. 337 in 2019, and now holds the No. 270 ranking. […]
Posted: May 20, 2020 | View More »
On Wednesday, May 6 leaders, elected officials, community members and entrepreneurs convened virtually for the reveal of the rebranding of Peoria Innovation Hub. Now known as Distillery Labs. Check out what leaders of our community had to say about the rebranding: https://newsroom.osfhealthcare.org/introducing-distillery-labs/
Posted: May 11, 2020 | View More »
Homefield Energy recently announced their generous donation of $60,000 to support Illinois communities COVID-19 relief. Read more about it on Homefield Energy News Release.
Posted: April 29, 2020 | View More »
Congratulations to OSF HealthCarecancer center for receiving a multi-million dollar sate approval! https://lnkd.in/gn4ZHK8
Posted: February 27, 2020 | View More »
Leaders from the Peoria community came together on Tuesday, February 18th to learn about the Big Table results and participated in table discussion topics on Workforce & Education, Quality of Life & Place, Diversity & Inclusion, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Link to article: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/big-table-greater-peoria-report-focuses-on-entrepreneurship-inclusion/
Posted: February 20, 2020 | View More »
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Kim Blickenstaff is partnering with the KDB Group to turn Peoria’s historic Armory into an excitement and entertaining place for citizens to visit. Read more about it here.
Posted: December 13, 2019 | View More »
OSF is planning a $237 million cancer center in Peoria’s East Bluff. Read more about it here.
Posted: December 13, 2019 | View More »