EDC Recent News
Economic Climate - Manufacturing
February 11, 2009

This region was built on manufacturing.  It was a cornerstone of our region and still remains an important part of it today.  We have 197,757 workers in the tri-county employed within 13,300 business interests in our region.

Economic Climate Report - Healthcare
February 2, 2009

One of the most visible and fastest growing sectors of our economy in Central Illinois is the Healthcare Industry. Representing over 15% of the workforce in the Tri-County area, Healthcare is one of the top industries along with Manufacturing and Transportation.

Economic Climate - Recap and Inauguration
January 26, 2009

2009 is starting off in an extraordinarily exciting way! 

"It's Better Here" campaign
January 23, 2009

The “It’s Better Here” Public Awareness Campaign is making sure Central Illinois residents, business leaders and elected officials know what’s happening with our economy on a national basis, but more importantly so they know what’s happening right here at home.

Economic Climate Report - Durable Goods
January 19, 2009

Durable goods like cars, refrigerators, televisions and washing machines wear out over time.  People plan to replace them periodically, but right now many customers are delaying those purchases.

Regional Infrastructure Project List Released
January 16, 2009

Peoria, IL – (January 15, 2009) The Heartland Partnership and the Tri County Regional

Economic Climate Report - Financial
January 15, 2009

The U.S.

Regional Retail Economic Climate
January 7, 2009

The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois and The Heartland Partnership are working to make sure you know what’s happening with our national and

EDC Offers "Building Communities" Webinar Series
January 6, 2009

The Building Communities program is put on by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Center for Community and Economic Development and Sustainability and Energy Tea

Be part of the Central Illinois Retail Study
December 23, 2008

The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois and the EDC Retail Strategy Group is in the process of accepting sites to be included in the upcoming Central