Tour of RiverFront Lofts
Sunday, October 5, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Includes lofts at 401 Water, Maxam Quarters
Clean Energy - Wind Farm
Everyone is in favor of clean energy, saving the environment and reducing our dependency on foreign oil. The issues has lately been popularized by T. Boone Pickens. His plan is on the web site below:
Governments and business in Peoria could encourage the development of a wind farm near Peoria by creating a consortium who would band together to buy wind energy from a newly developed wind farm.
The Wind farm company could handle location, siting and development work. An ideal location would be on a major approach to the region, perhaps along I-74 . Another option would be a "Green Sustainable" technology and business park developed with the Wind Farm. This could also enhance our image as a "Green" Community.
Wind farms are of course controversial to nearby property owners. Siting is somewhat difficult. But the idea is worth researching. Grants for this type of work are available from:
Governments and business in Peoria could encourage the development of a wind farm near Peoria by creating a consortium who would band together to buy wind energy from a newly developed wind farm.
The Wind farm company could handle location, siting and development work. An ideal location would be on a major approach to the region, perhaps along I-74 . Another option would be a "Green Sustainable" technology and business park developed with the Wind Farm. This could also enhance our image as a "Green" Community.
Wind farms are of course controversial to nearby property owners. Siting is somewhat difficult. But the idea is worth researching. Grants for this type of work are available from:
Peoria Journal Star Article
Great opportunities for a first time home buyer
The City of Peoria, the State of Illinois, and the Federal Government have numerous programs to help people buy their first home. Depending on your income and the location of the home, you could be eligible for downpayment assistance of up to $10,000, a Federal tax credit of $7,500, a low interest loan, and funds to help you rehabilitate an older home. SUCH A DEAL !!!
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Up to $7,500 Federal tax credit for qualified first-time homebuyers. Act soon.
If you're looking for a new home, there's reason to act now! Congress has just approveda tax credit to help first-time homebuyers (or those who have not owned a home within the past three years).
Click here to learn more. The credit is a federal tax credit subject to qualifications, conditions and restrictions and repayment of the tax credit is required. The credit is only available for a limited time. Details are set forth in PL 110-289 and general information is available at
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City of Peoria programs to help home buyers are shown on the links below:
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Housing Rehabilitation Form
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Housing Rehabilitation Form
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http://peoria-economicdevelopmentbrochure.googlegroups.com
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/web/Housing+Rehab+Assistance.pdf?gda=HM26ak4AAADxMfXAjK1PoH5J7dG-s92HWHM-Hv-y7EVJtPs3bt3-PzTm_ZvMObkuEqxsWgECLfy0wbPh2gH66hjbzJPkxB0j47Cl1bPl-23V2XOW7kn5sQ&gsc=itXsPQsAAADycVE8hdXy7Z6ni1TmxbzU
For development and management of residential rehabilitation programs in community development areas, including loans and grants, contact Neighborhood Development, Twin Towers, Room 402, 494-8656.
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Or contact your local banker.
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Or contact your local banker.
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The Peoria Civic Center is a great facility, with an arena, theater and convention space. Book your next conference or convention in Peoria.
The City of Peoria is a terrific location for smaller national conferences. Many organizations conduct one large national conference in a major city. Organizations could host a second smaller national conference in our city.
The size of a major conference requires a major city with expensive hotels and food. Many smaller organizations cannot afford to send their key employees to the National Conference. A second smaller annual conference would permit organizations to send junior staff. The program could be reduced from the national program. The conference could be held in summer, allowing young managers and assistants to bring their school age children.
Peoria is an excellent site for this type of conference. Peoria is centrally located in the US, permitting employees to drive to the conference. Peoria is part of the second largest metro area in Illinois with a population of 360,000. We have a vibrant downtown on a river with a range of hotel accommodations, unique restaurants and a major focus on new urbanism.
Peoria is able to offer all of the amenities of a large city without the shock of high prices. Peoria also has excellent affordable air service. The region includes a wide variety of recreational and educational facilities for children.
Hotel rooms and Convention Center costs are much more affordable in our small city. The average room rate is less than ½ of the cost of large city hotels. Within walking distance of the Peoria Civic Center there are over 800 guest rooms with a citywide capability of 1,200 to 2,000, depending on the date.
Call the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau if you would like to discuss a conference in Peoria.
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