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Peoria Wins 2013 All America City Award
06/17/2013

Peoria is once again an All American City!  Peoria has won the 2013 All America City Award!  Ten communities received the award at the All America City Award conference in Denver this weekend.  Peoria also won the separate online video contest and Elite Drum Corp member Ethan Mosher earned the distinct recognition of the All America City Youth Award.  The Peoria Chamber’s Young Professionals led this initiative and members say they are beyond thrilled at the support they received from individuals and businesses all across the region.

Peoria Chiefs Lose 2 Great Men
06/10/2013

The Peoria Chiefs are an important part of what makes Peoria such a special place.  We have lost two important members of the Chiefs family in recent days with the passing of long time GM Ralph Converse this weekend and today’s passing of Peoria’s Mr. Baseball himself, Pete Vonachen.  Both men were avid supporters of our organizations and we send our sincerest sympathies to the Vonachen family, the Converse family and the entire Peoria Chiefs family. 

Peoria Chamber President Leaving Post
06/05/2013

After 25 years with the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, Peoria Chamber President Roberta Parks is leaving the organization.  She will become Vice President of the UnityPoint Health-Methodist Foundation on July 1, 2013.  

Parks says this was a difficult decision to make as she celebrated her 25th anniversary with the Peoria Chamber this month.  “I have had the opportunity to work for 25 years with people who are making a difference in this community. 

 

 

 

Peoria's All America City Award Video Unveiled
06/03/2013

Peoria’s All-America City Award team hosted a viewing party today to unveil the official All-America City Award Video at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in the Giant Screen Theater.
Representatives from the Peoria Chamber’s Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria are featured singing the Rod Stewart hit, “Forever Young.”  The video showcases several Peoria landmarks including the Riverfront, the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Bradley University, Caterpillar Visitors Center, Peoria Chiefs, 182nd Airlift Wing, Downtown Peoria and more.

The Heartland Partnership Changes Announced
06/03/2013

The Heartland Partnership has been undergoing reorganization for several months and that journey is now complete.  The organization has a new name, a new structure, new leadership and a new focus.  The Heartland Partnership is now the Greater Peoria Business Alliance.  It is comprised of the CEO Council and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. 

All America City Award Peoria Fundraising Continues
05/28/2013

There are just over two weeks left before the All America City Award Peoria team heads to Denver to present Peoria’s story and they still need the public’s help!  They are sending a delegation to Denver for the national conference and are raising funds to cover the costs of the trip and the presentation materials. 
Today the delegation of 31 includes members representing the Peoria Chamber’s Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria, various regional industry representatives, veterans and students of the Elite Drum Corp led by Carl Cannon. 
Tim Cundiff, Chairman of the All America City Award Peoria initiative says they’d like to grow this delegation for Denver.  “We’d love to take more people with us to tell Peoria’s story but it all hinges on the fundraising effort.  We have a goal of $50,000.” 

Peoria MSA April Unepmloyment Level
05/23/2013

Unemployment level for the Peoria MSA dropped one full point from last month.  April unemployment level for Peoria MSA is 7.9% compared to 8.9% in March.  Click here to view unemployment charts for the counties that comprise the Peoria MSA as well as the Regional EDD and cities of Peoria and Pekin.  Monthly trend charts are created by the EDC for Central Illinois based on data from Illinois Department of Employment Security, Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

All America City Peoria Video
05/20/2013

Calling all Peorians!!!  Be a Part of the Official All America City Peoria Video!  As part of our quest for the All America City Award we are putting together a video to highlight the great assets and great people of Peoria.  We have one last scene to shoot and we need the public’s help!  We want to pack Adams Street between Liberty and Hamilton in downtown Peoria on Thursday, May 23rd at 6pm.

Social Media is Key to Peoria's All America City Quest
05/16/2013

Peoria’s quest to become a 2013 All America City continues.  The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Organization (YPGP) is spearheading the process and young leaders say social media is a key component in the quest for the award.

JD Dalfonso has launched Facebook and Twitter profiles in an effort to keep the community updated.  “The initial response to our Facebook page has been fantastic.  With more than 100 likes in the first day and reaching 200 after three days, it proves people in and around Peoria are interested about our journey and want to be a part of it.”  When you visit Peoria’s All America City Facebook page or follow it on twitter, you will be updated on the team’s progress as they plan for Denver, but more importantly, you’ll be able to interact with the team and give feedback to help them prepare for the national conference in Denver. 

Greater Peoria Scores Better in 2013 Cost of Living Index
05/14/2013

The cost of living in Greater Peoria has gone down slightly in the first quarter 2013 compared to the same time last year.  This is according to the latest Cost of Living Index released by the Council for Community and Economic Research.  This is positive news as we work hard to attract new businesses and talented people to our region.