Peoria-Metro.orgWelcome to the Peoria Metro! This is your access point for business opportunities in Central Illinois. The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois serves the businesses and communities of the Peoria metropolitan region by strengthening the local business structure and assisting companies in relocating or expanding in our region.


This economic development website is designed to assist company owners and site selection consultants with their information research process. If you would like to work directly with our business development director, click here for contact information.


On this site you will find:
•    Site and Building Database – a comprehensive, up-to-date, searchable database of available buildings and commercial real estate in the tri county region. Our database powered by LocationOne.
•    Statistics – our datacenter offers a wide variety of local information including demographics, fast facts, regional economy reports and more. Need something not listed in the datacenter? Contact our research department.
•    Regional News – For the most recent news, see our listing below or use the search window in the upper left corner to search our site and archives.
•    More – Browse through our site using the navigation panel on the left or use the quick access buttons at the top of this page.

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.

Peoria Metro is the business recruitment brand of the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois.
EDC Recent News
EDC hosts 2012 Regional Economic Development Summit
February 1, 2012

 

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Regionalism & Collaboration Will Grow Our Economy

January 31, 2012 (Peoria, IL)—Nearly 200 regional leaders attended the 2012 Regional Economic Development Summit.  The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois hosted the event in an effort to keep dialogue, regarding regional development, open and moving forward.  

The Peoria Chaper of SCORE Introduces New Workshops
January 12, 2012

SCORE is introducing two series of new free evening workshops for small business owners and folks planning to start a new small business in the Peoria area.  The workshops will launch in Janua

East Peoria Company Seeking Approval to Expand Business (from Journal Star)
January 9, 2012

An area economic development official is hailing expansion plans by an East Peoria-based engine manufacturing research and development company that has "found a niche need."

Cancer Research Marks a Milestone
December 22, 2011

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria marked a milestone in cancer research this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a new 24,000 square foot cancer research center.  This remarkable new building will further the research of internationally known scientist Dr. Jasti Rao and his team of cancer researchers.  The new laboratory space will also help the College to recruit additional bright and talented cancer researchers.

Business Outreach Blitz Survey Results
December 22, 2011

There is positive economic activity in the Greater Peoria area and this trend is expected to continue. In fact, many regional businesses tell us they plan to hire employees and expand, in some way, over the next 18 months, according to a recent business blitz conducted through The Heartland Partnership family of companies.