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

Milken Institute Releases Ranking of America's Top-Performing Cities
September 12, 2008
Peoria MSA moves up 25 places.
Peoria Ranks 21st Best Midsized City to do Business
September 4, 2008
Inc. Magazine recently released its rankings of best cities to do business.
The Heartland Partnership Annual Meeting & Breakfast - 2008
August 6, 2008
Join the Heartland Partnership for breakfast Thursday, September 18 at 7:30am in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom and meet Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
 

 
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