EDC Recent News
How's the downturn playing in Peoria, Illinois?
August 21, 2009

Source: Reuters   The city, three hours south of Chicago, is not suffering the same fate as other manufacturing towns in the U.S. "Rust Belt", like Detroit and Elkhart, Indiana, which have been hit hard along with their leading employers. [Full Story]

 

Moving Dirt & Making History
August 20, 2009

The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois would like to congratulate the City of East Peoria on the East Peoria/Downtown 2010 project.  This is one of the largest public works projects in the city’s history.  This will put local laborers to work and it will bring about a new and vibrant downtown for the city. [Full Story]

American Reinvestment & Recovery Act
August 17, 2009

Renewable Energy Grants Benefit Central Illinois  The federal government is now offering grants instead of tax credits for companies that upgrade, enhance or put in new renewable energy operations...

Economic Climate Report - Capital Improvement, Board Chairman, Survey and Sponsorship
July 20, 2009

The $31 billion Capital Improvement Plan, signed by Governor Pat Quinn, will help fix roads, bridges, schools and public transit systems across the state.

Economic Climate Report - Spotlight on Volunteers
July 13, 2009

The Heartland Partnership depends on volunteers.  We have hundreds of them who are often behind the scenes and don’t receive nearly enough recognition for their hard work.  For the next few weeks t

Economic Climate Report - Associations, Social Media and More
July 6, 2009

A recent study by the American Society for Association Executives is reporting that more than 60 percent of associations expect total revenues to shrink in 2009, mostly due to lost membership.

Community Leaders form Peoria Charter School Initiative
July 6, 2009

This combined group of business leaders, educators and citizens, led by former Caterpillar Inc.

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).