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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.

Monthly Employment Numbers Reflect Improving Economy
December 22, 2011

The monthly unemployment rate in November for the Peoria MSA dropped below 8% for the first time since June.  The unemployment rate of 7.9% is one percent lower than November of 2010.  Wi

Illinois Universities Lead Midwest in R&D Spending
December 20, 2011

As reported in the Chicago Tribune

R&D expenditures at Illinois colleges and universities totaled $2.1 billion in 2009, topping levels in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Within Illinois, the top R&D institution was the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at $564 million, followed by Northwestern University at $515 million.

Peoria Rises in National Rankings Again
December 20, 2011

The Greater Peoria Region continues to rise in national rankings.  The Milken Institute's annual survey of Best-Performing Cities reveals that the Greater Peoria Region jumped 19 spots on the list from last year.  We now rank 68th on the list of the top 200 largest cities in the nation.
 

IEDC Webinar on Attracting Clean Technology Companies
December 8, 2011

Find Economic Development Opportunities in the Clean-Tech Sector
    

Region Announces Support for Small Business Saturday
November 23, 2011

Small Business Saturday logoDozens of small businesses, community leaders and elected officials gathered on the square in Washington today to show their support for Small Business Saturday.  According to Vickie Clark, President of the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois, November 26th is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate the Shop Small movement and drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S.  This is a national initiative, started by American Express last year.