Durbin Talks About Debt and Jobs Crisis
 Senator Dick Durbin made a stop at The Heartland Partnership to meet with a small group of community and business leaders and discuss the downgrading of the government’s credit rating and the agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. He shared his thoughts on the bi-partisan joint congressional committee that will look for an additional $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction and explained why Congress needs to turn its attention to America’s jobs crisis and the need for smart, sustainable economic growth.
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Local Businesses are Touched by Angels  Central Illinois Angels announced an $835,000 investment in two local companies. In two years, CI Angels has closed eight deals & invested over $2.3 million in six companies. This most recent investment announcement includes a $525,000 investment in Lumec Control Products and a $310,000 investment in Endotronix.
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Byway Receives $99,000 Grant  The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway was awarded a $99,000 USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant. This will enable the Byway to engage small businesses in the 10 surrounding counties and will help create as many as 10 new full time positions.
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Good News for Warehouse District Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill making Peoria eligible to apply for historic tax credit status as part of the Peoria Warehouse District redevelopment project. If accepted, a large portion of the Peoria Warehouse District redevelopment project will be tax exempt, making the area more attractive to developers and others who would bring additional jobs and revenue to the region. Click here to watch video from the announcement |
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Teaching Businesses to Fish  Join The Heartland Partnership family of companies for lunch on September 19 at 11:30 at the Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria and meet Rob Keck, a member of Bass Pro Shops RedHead Pro Team, Chairman of the Board of the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and former CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, as our guest speaker. We will also announce community and business award winners from the Chamber, EDC and Heartland Partnership.
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 at the Peoria Zoo
 Join us as we Pack the Place at the Peoria Zoo on Saturday, September 10. Get a block of 10 or more tickets for $10 each. Pack the Place packages include admission, free lunch (hot dog, chips and drink), pack the place t-shirt, entertainment from the Fieldcrest Marching Knights Band and you’ll be entered to win a behind the scenes tour of the zoo for you and four of your friends. Call 681-3509 to order your tickets.
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Third Thursday Lunch  Third Thursday Lunch in August will be held at Apple’s Bakery on August 18th. Visit www.packtheplace.org and print your “Buy one lunch get one free” special offer. The special offer is also good for the Echo Valley Grill & Smokehouse at Apple's Bakery. Come on let's pack the place for Third Thursday Lunch August 18th at Apple's Bakery.
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Supporting the United Way  Thousands of volunteers give their time every year to better our region. This source of energy helps to ensure the area is upholding its standard of a high “quality of place”. The Heartland Partnership continues to be a partner of The United Way in its annual Live United campaign and just last month the Economic Development Council volunteered with the Children’s Home Association. The entire team took the morning to paint a barn for the organization. We encourage you to get involved too.
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Author Visits Peoria Journalist and author Nick Redding visited Peoria last week to gain some insight in to the region's people and business practices. Redding, a Midwestern native, is in the early stages of research for his next book highlighting the Midwestern Region. We'll keep you posted on his progress. |
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Peoria MSA Boosts State Tourism
The Peoria MSA contributed to the state tourism increase by generating $447.3 million in 2010. According to the U.S. Travel Association, visitors to the overall region (covering 10 counties) generated nearly $836.6 million in local economic impact in 2010. Click here for full report. Peoria - $267.5 million, up 3.7 percent from 2009
Tazewell - $164.7 million, up 9.5 percent from 2009
Woodford - $15.1 million, up 2.2 percent from 2009 |
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