Welcome to your access point for business opportunities in Central Illinois area. The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois serves the businesses and communities of the greater Peoria area by strengthening local business structure and assisting companies in relocating or expanding to our region.

Ten industry clusters have been targeted by the EDC for growth in our region.
Click here to learn more about these targeted industries and the EDC Strategy Groups.

EDC Recent News

Economic Climate - Manufacturing
February 9, 2009
This region was built on manufacturing. It was a cornerstone of our region and still remains an important part of it today. We have 197,757 workers in the tri-county employed within 13,300 business interests in our region.
Economic Climate Report - Healthcare
February 2, 2009
One of the most visible and fastest growing sectors of our economy in Central Illinois is the Healthcare Industry.
Economic Climate - Recap and Inauguration
January 26, 2009
This year is certain to have its ups and downs and the first few weeks of the New Year are certainly proving that. The inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America, Barrack Obama, captured the hearts of people around the world and ignited celebrations across our country...
Economic Climate Report - Durable Goods
January 19, 2009
We met with regional representatives from the auto and durable goods sector to find out what they are dealing with right now and our partnering economics professor from Bradley University Dr. Joshua Lewer also weighs in on the subject.
 

 
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