Welcome to your access point for business opportunities in Central Illinois area. The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois serves the businesses and communities of the greater Peoria area by strengthening local business structure and assisting companies in relocating or expanding to our region.

Ten industry clusters have been targeted by the EDC for growth in our region.

Click here to learn more about these targeted industries and the EDC Strategy Groups.
EDC Recent News
Economic Climate Report - State of Illinois Capital Program
June 30, 2009

It has been 10 years since the State of Illinois has had a capital program.

Economic Climate Report - Building the Block
June 19, 2009

In April, Peoria County residents voted to pass a referendum that essentially opened the doors to plans for a riverfront museum in Peoria moving ahead.  It’s been two months since the passage of th

Peoria Area: A Hotspot for Young Professionals
June 15, 2009

The Peoria area is a hotspot for young professionals according to Next Generation Consulting (NGC). 

Economic Climate - Where do we stand now?
June 15, 2009

Bloomberg.com is reporting that confidence in the world economy rose for a third month in June, U.S.

Economic Climate Report - Trades
June 1, 2009

Unemployment numbers for April have been released and our numbers have risen slightly.  This region registered 9.2% as opposed to the 8.9% we saw last month.  The state sits at 9.3% which is even w