Recent News
The Peoria Area Chamber hit the ground running with a membership drive like none other. For two days (August 24-25), nearly 200 volunteers worked against the clock and against each other to sign up over 250 new chamber members and create a greater awareness of the important role the chamber plays in our region. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved. If you want to know why people were dressed in Zoot Suits and tutu's for this event .... you'll have to get involved because "It's a Chamber Thing!"
Fresh Market, the eclectic organic grocery store, held its grand opening this week in the Westlake Shopping Center. The economic development professionals at the EDC worked side by side with the City of Peoria and Westlake developer, Les Cohen, early in the recruitment process. Vickie Clark reports, "We provided research data to the City and the developer along with communications to Fresh Market touting the strength of the local market, buying power, demographics and top employers."Peoria Chamber Membership Drive
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce membership event wa sa huge success. Nearly 200 business leaders from the Peoria Area worked together to recruit over 250 new members. Congratulations to the Chamber and thank you to all of the volunteers that helped make this event such a success!
Quest Charter Academy Open for School, Peoria IL
Quest Charter Academy opened it's doors today for the first day of school. Board Chairman Glen Barton and Principal Engin Blackstone participate in ribbon cutting to signify the importance of this day.
Heartland Partnership Part of Cancer Center Groundbreaking in Peoria IL
Watch what regional VIP's had to say about the UICOMP Cancer Center Expansion Project.
The Heartland Partnership Family of Companies
The Heartland Partnership family of companies is committed to moving the Central Illinois Region from good to excellent through economic and community development.
