PEORIA - MIGHTY MICRO CITY




PEORIA RANKED NUMBER 16
FOR MIGHTY MICRO CITIES

Next Generation Consulting (NGC):

"Young knowledge workers said that where they lived was more important than where they worked. Furthermore, Census figures indicate that from 1990 to 2000, only a handful of cities had a net in-migration of young knowledge workers, while 90 percent of America’s cities suffered a net loss. In other words, cities that can attract and retain these highly mobile young knowledge workers will reap economic gains. "

http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/august09/next-generation-cities-knowledge-workers.shtml

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Recession not playing in Peoria




The Illinois Real Estate Journal featured an article, "Recession not playing in Peoria," by Mark Thomton in its May - June 2009 edition.

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Sealtest Building Latest Warehouse Redevelopment


The Sealtest building on Washington and Street is proposed for a redevelopment agreement. The building will be converted to commercial and residential in conformance to the Heart of Peoria Plan, the Warehouse District Redevelpment Plan, and the Form Based Code.








There are some great opportunities for developers in Peoria. Give us a call if you would like to discuss opportunities. Contact at craighullingerc@gmail.com or 309 494 8640 More info on the Warehouse District at:
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Business Retention Program - Peoria Business Iniative


The City of Peoria maintains an aggressive business retention program. KEEP WHAT YOU HAVE is a basic principle of Economic Development,

City staff meet with a variety of businesses each year to determine the level of satisfaction with the city. When possible, staff work to resolve concerns that business has.

And the Business Retention Program is a good way to inform business about programs that might help them expand.

Our program is called the Peoria Business Iniative. You can read about it on the link below:


More information about all of our programs at:




Give us a call or send us an email if you would like to schedule an appointment with us to discuss retention or expansion of your company.



309 494 8640

HullingerC@gmail.com

Twitter, Blogs, Facebook, and Linkedin


We market the City in a wide variety of ways.

Different programs reaches different people.

This blog is one way : http://cityofpeoria.blogspot.com


All of our blogs are on this page: http://peoria.blog.com



We use Twitter effectively http://twitter.com/cityofpeoria


Recent Twitter entries below:


cityofpeoria

  1. Green Finance for Major Projects http://bit.ly/9w3EU
  2. Renaissance Park Success Story http://bit.ly/29i8u3
  3. 4 Buildings proposed for redevelopment in Downtown and Warehouse District http://bit.ly/YDAbS
  4. Heartland Partnership - Great new web site and video http://bit.ly/24Meus
  5. Sustainable Economic Development Plan - Draft http://bit.ly/LHLzo
  6. Commercial developer wanted for Build the Block - TIF & Enterprise Zone http://bit.ly/P2PT2
  7. Congress for the New Urbanism Illinois Conference http://bit.ly/1Xq9dS
  8. Mayor Jim Ardis Budget Message http://bit.ly/160AOK
  9. Downtown Peoria Retail Study http://cityofpeoria.blogspo...
  10. Central Business District - Development Opportunities http://bit.ly/1pl70D
  11. Illinois Development Council http://cityofpeoria.blogspo...
  12. Illinois River Planned Tourism Kiosk Signs http://bit.ly/1NJOq6
  13. Economic Development Agencies in Illinois http://bit.ly/j43X6
  14. Congratulations to Mary Ardapple - Athena Award http://bit.ly/10DX7s
  15. Renewable Energy and Risk Management Conference http://bit.ly/i3ACo
  16. Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Great Web Site http://bit.ly/1YqvJs
  17. Pookie II visits Peoria http://bit.ly/XAyDS
  18. Join EDC for "A Site Selector's View" http://bit.ly/1lVHHq
  19. New City of Peoria Economic Development Video http://bit.ly/4kVXjm
  20. City Council approves Water Street Solutions TIF 10 to 0 http://bit.ly/ILdzw





"Green" Finance - Federal Stimulus


The Federal economic stimulus package provides substantial funding for renewable energy and green technology.


We should use these funding sources for Build the Block and our new hotels. The programs will help finance the developments while also help making the projects "Green".








Renaissance Park Success Story


Renaissance Park has made very substantial progress over the past few years. Thanks and congratulations to all those who helped guide and create these improvements.


Completed the Medical Technology District Plan in 2005

Formed the Renaissance Park Commission

Began marketing effort

Rebranded Med Tech District as Rennaisance Park

Constructed the Peoria Next Innovation Center

Incubated High Tech Business in Innovation Center

Construction of the Illinois Medical Center Clinic

Construction of the OSF Children’s Hospital

Construction of the Long Term Acute Health
Care facility

Methodist Hospital Expansion

University of Illinois College of Medicine Cancer Center

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthopedics planned

Opened One World Green Dragon Lounge & Restaurant

Approved West Main St Corridor Form District

Completed I-74 Reconstruction

Major Bradley University expansion

Provided Business Development Loans

Provided four Façade Improvement Grants

Walgreens redevelopment planned

Main Street Traffic Study underway

Columbia Ave reconstruction planned.




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