City of Peoria- Economic Development

Welcome to Peoria’s Department of Economic Development.   The mission of our department is to foster and support economic growth and improved quality of life by encouraging business expansion in Peoria, retaining existing business and industry, and supporting community revitalization and growth.

Peoria is a great place to live and work.  Whether you are starting a business, looking to expand one, or relocate to Peoria, our knowledgeable and friendly staff is here to help you find the best real estate and employees, connect you with resources, and guide you through the development process.

Welcome to Peoria’s Department of Economic Development.   The mission of our department is to foster and support economic growth and improved quality of life by encouraging business expansion in Peoria, retaining existing business and industry, and supporting community revitalization and growth.

Peoria is a great place to live and work.  Whether you are starting a business, looking to expand one, or relocate to Peoria, our knowledgeable and friendly staff is here to help you find the best real estate and employees, connect you with resources, and guide you through the development process.

About the City of Peoria, IL

·        City of Peoria Website
www.ci.peoria.il.us

·         Peoria Rankings and Ratings
http://attaboypeoria.blogspot.com

·         City of Peoria Economic Development Brochures
http://groups.google.com/group/peoria-economicdevelopmentbrochure

·         City of Peoria Economic Development Staff
http://playsinpeoria.blogspot.com

·         Peoria Economic Profile
http://economicprofile.blogspot.com/

·         City of Peoria History
http://cityofpeoriahistory.blogspot.com/

·         2008 Progress Report
http://cityofpeoria2008.blogspot.com/

·         2007 Progress Report
http://2007progressreport.blogspot.com

·         Economic Development Strategy
http://peoriastrategy.blogspot.com

Incentives

·         Enterprise Zone
http://peoriaenterprisezone.blogspot.com

·         Hospitality Improvement Zone
http://hospitalityimprovementzone.blogspot.com

·         Housing Initiatives
http://housingpeoria.blogspot.com/

·         HUB Zones
http://hubzonepeoria.blogspot.com

·         Incentive
http://peoriaincentives.blogspot.com

·         Peoria Housing Market Research Study
http://marketresearchpeoria.blogspot.com

·         Tax Increment Financing
http://peoriatif.blogspot.com

Resources

·         Site and Building Database
http://www.edc.centralillinois.org/content/sites-buildings

·         Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
http://www.edc.centralillinois.org

·         GIS Maps
http://peoriagis.com

·         Maps  
http://peoriamaps.blogspot.com

·         Planning Articles
http://planning.blogspot.com

·         State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo

·         Workforce Development
http://peoriaworkforce.blogspot.com

Development Areas

·         Current Development Projects
http://bigbuildup.blogspot.com

·         Eagle View
http://eagleviewpeoria.blogspot.com

·         Gateway Building
http://gatewaybuilding.blogspot.com

·         Renaissance Park
www.renaissanceparkpeoria.com

·         Requests for Proposals
http://rfppeoria.blogspot.com

·         Rivers Trail Drive
http://rivertraildrive.blogspot.com

·         Sheridan Road 
http://sheridanroadpeoria.blogspot.com 

·         Warehouse District
http://warehousedistrict.blogspot.com

Initiatives

·         Alumni Housing
http://alumnihousing.blogspot.com

·         Artist Relocation
http://artistrelocation.blogspot.com

·         Build the Block
http://buildtheblock.com

·         Peoria Development Corporation
http://peoriadevelopmentcorporation.blogspot.com

·         Peoria Fountains
http://peoriafountains.blogspot.com

·         Global Trade
http://globaltradepeoria.blogspot.com

·         Green City

      http://greencitydevelopment.blogspot.com/

·         Green Edge
http://greenedgepeoria.blogspot.com

·         Green Peoria
http://greenpeoria.blogspot.com

·         Heart of Peoria    
http://heartofpeoria.blogspot.com      

·         Heart of the Heartland
http://heartoftheheartland.blogspot.com

·         Hotel Project
http://hotelpeoria.blogspot.com

·         Peoria Urban Living Initiative
http://peoriaurbanliving.blogspot.com

·         Sustainable Peoria
http://sustainablepeoria.blogspot.com

·         Technology Park
http://peoriatechnologypark.blogspot.com 

Links to Partners

·         Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
http://www.peoriachamber.org

·         Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.peoria.org

·         Economic Development Council
http://www.edc.centralillinois.org

·         Heart of Illinois Regional Port District (TransPORT)
http://www.portdistrict.com

·         Illinois Central College
www.icc.edu

·         Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway
 http://www.illinoisriverroad.org

·         Peoria NEXT
http://www.peorianext.org

·         Peoria County
 http://www.peoriacounty.org

·         Riverfront Association
http://peoriariverfront.com

·         Turner Center for Entrepreneurship
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter

Archives

·         Build America Now
http://buildamericanow.blogspot.com/

·         Build Illinois
http://buildillinois.blogspot.com