HP in the News October 27, 2011 It's been a BUSY few weeks for The Heartland Partnership family of companies. We have made headlines with several topics including Peoria County topping the national list for wage increases, potential changes in Peoria's cumulative voting system, an energy co-op opportunity, a program to help businesses decipher healthcare costs and beign named a top place to view fall colors. Check out some of the stories from our regional media below. Cumulative Voting in Peoria to get a Closer Look
The way you vote in Peoria could be changing. Bradley University's Institute for Principled Leadership along with the Chamber will host two meetings for public input.
Peoria civic leaders schedule meetings on merits of cumulative voting
... during a news conference Monday at Heartland Partnership to announce a public awareness effort to see if cumulative voting should stay or go. ... Public meetings could help to determine how Peorians vote in the future
The shape of the Peoria City Council could change in the future if that's the will of the people. That is according to community officials who are researching if residents still want cumulative voting
City Seeks Public Input On Cumulative Voting
Peoria residents will get the chance to help determine the effectiveness of cumulative voting and possibly change how Peoria elects its City Council. New Residential Electricity Co-op
If you're cringing about the inevitable jump in your electricity bill this winter, there may be a way for you to save some money. If you or your employer is a Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Member you are eligible. City Council set to pick energy consultant PJStar
At the same time, a Springfield-based company is working with the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce to aggregate the utility bills for its members within the ...
Peoria County enjoys largest weekly wage increase
Peoria County is boasting the largest average over the year wage increase in large U.S. counties from March of last year to March of 2011. "As those jobs start to pick back up they are not only manufacturing jobs, but higher tech manufacturing jobs that come with higher skills that are needed and higher wages being paid."
Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows Peoria in good position
The Heartland Partnership President & CEO, Jim McConoughey, says “This is not happening just by luck, it is happening because we have identified growth ... Peoria County sees highest wage growth in US
... growth sectors that will provide high-tech and high-wage jobs to the region," said Jim McConoughey, president and CEO of The Heartland Partnership. ... The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says of the 322 largest counties in the nation, Peoria County saw the largest increase in average weekly wage between March 2010 and March of this year: 18.9 percent. Kip McCoy, vice president of the Heartland Partnership says it’s good news. A new economic measure has an unlikely name at the top: Peoria.
The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says of the 322 largest counties in the nation, Peoria County saw the largest increase in average weekly wage between March 2010 and March of this year: 18.9 percent. Elmwood offered low-cost loans for business start-ups
Colleen Callahan, state director for USDA Rural Development, brought a check to Elmwood Friday that the city is using to establish a revolving loan fund. The city will use the funds to attract start up businesses to vacant sites in its reclaimed downtown.
Steve Stewart previews the EDC's Discover Manufacturing Expo for area high school students. More than 700 students are scheduled to attend and learn about a future of manufacturing industry.
Warming to concept of regional approach
... have their own economic development staff working in house, but also work through the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois (EDC). Tri-County economy the envy of many communities
Illinois' population is up 3.3 percent over a decade ago. Peoria County grew 1.7 percent. Tazewell County grew 5.4 percent. Woodford County grew 9 percent. “Many downstate counties showed a decrease. Macon County fell 3.4 percent,” Scharlau said. ... State, Area Chambers Conduct Healthcare Cost Conference
Area employers received a tutorial Wednesday about ways managing escalating healthcare costs. The 2011 Central Illinois Healthcare Cost Containment Conference took place at the Par-A-Dice Hotel. Employers examine ways to tackle rising health care costs
Marcus Newman probably gave the most emotional example of what employers face as they navigate a world of rising health care costs, muddled with legal and political entanglements, during a daylong conference on controlling health care costs Wednesday at the Par-A-Dice Hotel. Local Employers Learn To Lower Health Care Costs
Heart of Illinois employers gathered Wednesday to learn how to better manage health care costs. The Illinois Chamber of Commercein collaboration with multiple local area Chambers hosted the 2011 Central Illinois Health Care Cost Containment Conference. River Road National Scenic Byway touted as top fall spot by Midwest Living Magazine.
A Great Workplace Starts With People
In a recent labor study developed by the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois, businesses expressed just how important the skills and talents of ...
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