The Hello Greater Peoria attraction guide is now available in print and digital forms! This guide is designed to help recruiters and HR professionals recruit and retain talent to the Greater Peoria Region. It was designed in partnership with Peoria…
The GPEDC is excited to announce a transition in our regional attraction strategy , from LiveGP to Hello Greater Peoria. We aim to unite our community in spreading positivity throughout our region. Hello Greater Peoria was born out of Hello Peoria, which was founded by local advocates, Daniel…
Whether you’re new to the area or you’ve lived here awhile, chances are you haven’t truly seen all that the Greater Peoria region has to offer. From fun activities to breathtaking views, it can be hard to determine just where…
Tom and Dawn Augustyn felt confident in relocating to the region after receiving a tour of what our region has to offer. Both originally from Dearborn, Michigan, Tom and Dawn lived in the Michigan suburbs with their two children, Renee…
We’re halfway through summer, and for college students, it’s halfway through internship season! We have over 175 students interning here this summer at over 30 companies in our region, from our downtown Peoria staples like Caterpillar and OSF’s Jump Trading…
Kelsey Vogt, pictured above, shares her story about interning in Peoria last summer. Last year, the GPEDC launched our first ever Summer Intern Mixer event series for college-age students living and working in Greater Peoria. These mixers, hosted by a…
Andrew Arnold of CORE Construction shares his story on moving back to Peoria after navigating the stress of downtown Chicago. Two years ago, Andrew and his then fiancé Carly were living in Chicago, working jobs that they just didn’t enjoy.…
Moving to a new city can be very intimidating. As a newcomer, you’re still trying to learn the area, and there’s a good chance that you still don’t know that many people. But, here at the Greater Peoria EDC, we’re…
