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Dec 3, 2024·BoardMeeting
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Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Executive Board Meeting Minutes
The Executive Board addressed several key agenda items, including the appointment of a new member to the Board of Directors and Executive Board. The board received an update on the nomination committee process and proposed officers for the upcoming term. Significant action was taken regarding the Peoria County Broadband Program, with approval granted for both the grant agreement and a new investment policy. Additionally, the board received updates on the Greater Peoria Leadership Council funding structure and approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting concluded with an executive session focused on staff performance reviews and compensation adjustments, as well as an evaluation of the CEO.
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Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on the discussion and brainstorming for the 2024 CEDS Progress Report, with members invited to contribute updates organized by goals and strategies. Additionally, staff introduced a new website, gpworks.org, as a regional workforce resource, and announced an upcoming SkillsUSA Lunch and Learn event.
Jan 11, 2024·BoardMeeting
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Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Annual Meeting
The presentation focused on economic development efforts in Illinois, with an emphasis on business attraction and job creation strategies. Key discussion topics included the state's competitive advantages, such as its highly skilled workforce, strategic infrastructure, and diverse industrial sectors. The speaker provided an analysis of strengths in advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, life sciences, and technology, particularly in quantum computing and IT. The session also addressed the importance of effective marketing to highlight these state assets to prospective businesses and counter negative narratives about the state's economic environment.
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Greater Peoria Economic Development Council Economic Development Strategy
This document is the 2024 edition highlighting progress in implementing The Big Table: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). It showcases collective efforts across community organizations, businesses, individuals, and governments to advance CEDS goals, foster collaboration, innovation, and regional growth. The strategy focuses on four primary goals: Economy & Jobs, Workforce, Quality of Place, and Natural Resources, with specific initiatives detailed under each.
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