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Chamber & Community Members: If your organization has events or business-related information, email content to: editor@peoriachamber.org
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Save The Date: October 6
QR CODE Menus & Business Item Webinar
Presented by Katie Kim, The Kim Group
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People of Peoria - Tim McCormack
“There’s many opportunities to help you move and progress, and there’s a network there to learn about opportunities and take advantage of them,” said McCormack.
Learn more about McCormack and the People of Peoria here. |
Virtual YPGP LEAP Academy 2020
Leaders Emerging to Advance Peoria (L.E.A.P) is a 6-week leadership program designed by the Young Professionals of Greater Peoria to develop personal leadership skills and empower young professionals to become active in the community. This year we are focusing on speakers that have led and/or made significant pivots during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will connect virtually on Wednesdays with different speakers to cover a variety of hard-hitting and relevant topics for discussion, from education to costumer service and building a business.
Confirmed Speakers & Schedule
Oct. 7 | Ryan Spain, IL State Representative
Oct. 14 | Beth Crider, Peoria County Regional Superintendent
Oct. 28 | Monica Hendrickson, Public Health Administrator
Nov. 4 | Katie Kim, The Kim Group
Nov. 11 | Travis Mohlenbrink, Spice Hospitality Group
Nov. 18 | J.D Dalfonso, Greater Peoria Convention & Visitors Bureau and Joshua Gunn, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce & CEO Council
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Ambassador of the Month, August -
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Welcome New Members
C&N Construction Inc.
CD Business Solutions, LLC.
Central IL Equipment Sales, LLC.
Shane & Shielondria Parker Boutique Photography Studio
Shields Accounting Services
Tag Communications
Verlo Mattress Store
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Peoria Needs You!
We're working to change the conversation around Peoria and we need your help. Peoria's greatest strength is its people and we'd like our social media to reflect that.
We're seeking people to share their experiences and why they love to call Peoria home. Your participation would entail an interview with one of our staff members who would take a photo and write a profile about you. The story would be shared on our social media.
If interested in participating, please contact our intern, Sophia, here.
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Cycle for Hope: To Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois
You can raise funds for our Chapter individually or as part of a team!
Every dollar goes toward providing comfort and care for families of sick children who are receiving life-saving medical care at nearby hospitals.
Here’s How It Works
Cycle for Hope is a 4-hour cycling event that includes outdoor cycling, spin bike sessions hosted at local gyms, and your own personal in-home cycle. Participants will sign up with the goal of raising at least
$250 or more. They can enter individually or in teams of 4, either on their own or through employer sponsored teams. Participating gyms include Peoria Riverplex, STYLES, and TITAN Fitness Peoria. Outdoor cyclers are encouraged to safely ride on designated trails, roadways, or in their
own neighborhoods.
Oh, and we almost forgot: The team or individual who raises the most money will win prizes! Plus, gifts and random prizes for participants who raise at least $25 will be awarded throughout the day!
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Locally Produced Business Forward Joins WTVP’s Daily Business Block Line-Up
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A new, locally produced program about Central Illinois business debuted on September 17, at 5:30 p.m. on WTVP-HD (47.1). The half-hour, weekly interview program, Business Forward, is hosted by small business owner, local nonprofit CEO and author, Matt George.
Business Forward joins DW News (Monday through Friday 5 p.m.), Consuelo Mack Wealth Track, (Mondays at 5:30 p.m.), DW Global 3000 (Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.), Plan Stronger TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.), America’s Heartland (Fridays at 5:30 p.m.), and PBS NewsHour (Monday through Friday at 6 p.m.) to make up WTVP’s daily Business Block.
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All around the state, chambers of commerce are working to support local businesses, improve the quality of life in their communities and meet the needs of area residents as we all navigate through this pandemic.Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to get COVID-19 tested, and community-based testing sites all around the state make it quick and convenient too! From Rockford to East St. Louis and beyond, the Illinois Department of Public Health is sponsoring mobile and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites in communities across the state. Learn more and find locations near you: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing
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Peoria Historical Society Walking Tours
Peoria Historical Society leads walking tours of areas of historical significance. Tours are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on certain Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at 309tix.com or by calling the historical society at 674-1921.
The schedule follows:
- Sept. 25, High Street and Moss Avenue Neighborhood. Meet at Converse Marketing, 1125 Main St.
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Sept. 26, Watches, Whiskey and Royalty on Moss Avenue. Meet at Pettengill-Morron House, 1212 W. Moss Ave.
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2020 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) IDOT
2020 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) IDOT will be accepting applications for ITEP beginning on August 21, 2020 with the deadline for application submittals on November 2, 2020.
Applicants may apply for up to $2,000,000 maximum per project in ITEP funds. Total funds available for this cycle is $105.6 million.
If you have a project that you would like to discuss that meets one of the criteria below, please contact our office at 815-433-5830 or email ebyrne@ncicg.org
1. Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities
2. Streetscapes
3. Conversion of Abandoned Railroad Corridors to Trails
4. Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation of Historic Transportation Facilities
5. Vegetation Management in Transportation Rights-of-Way
6. Archaeological Activities Relating to Impacts from Implementation of a Transportation Project
7. Storm Water Management, Control and Water Pollution Prevention or Abatement Related to Highway Construction or Due to Highway Runoff
8. Reduce Vehicle-Caused Wildlife Mortality or Restore and Maintain Connectivity Among Terrestrial or Aquatic Habitats
9. Construction of Turnouts, Overlooks, and Viewing Areas
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
10:00 AM CDT
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
11:00 AM CDT
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What is the BIG Program? The BIG program was established to provide relief to small businesses hit hard by the pandemic.
Overview: $49 million were granted to 2800 businesses during Round 1.
$220 million of the remaining funds will be available to small businesses state-wide that experienced losses during the pandemic.
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$70 million will be invested in disproportionately impacted areas (DIAs).
- $60 million is set aside for heavily impact industries (i.e.: event spaces, music events, performing arts venues, indoor recreation, amusement parks, movie theaters, museums, charter/shuttle buses)
- $100 million is reserved for businesses downstate and rural communities.
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$5 million is set aside for livestock production disruption. This application will be available in the coming weeks from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
- The remaining funds will be available to any small business meeting eligibility factors.
Eligibility:
- Includes for-profits and nonprofits with $20 million or less in annual revenue in 2019 (annualized for businesses that started after January 2019) and experienced losses due to COVID-19 that exceed the award, up to $150,000.
- Grant size will be equivalent to two months of expenses (up to $150,000)
Priority will be given to applicants that:
- Did not receive PPP or other forms of emergency funds from the CARES Act or the State
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Are located in DIAs
- Have less than $5 million in annual revenue
- Experienced revenue losses since March 2020 exceeding 50%
- Are subject to regional mitigation measures due to COVID-19 resurgence
Grants will be awarded and funded on a rolling basis.
Applications are now being accepted.
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Nationally Ranked Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair in Collaboration with UMass Amherst Students Launches Virtually Due to the Coronavirus Shutdown
The virtual fair is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2020 (www.peoriaartguild.org) and will feature 30 fine artists from all over the country and other spotlights of Peoria, Illinois.
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Southside Farmers Market Series Offers Fresh Food Access to Residents of the Southside
In partnership with Southside Community United for Change, Intangible Mindz LLC, and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, the city of Peoria is excited to announce a series of farmers markets based on the Southside. The Southside Farmers Market aims to increase fresh, healthy food access in the Southside and engage neighborhood voices in the process.
The Market will operate on Saturdays, from August 22nd through October 10th, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 210 S Western Avenue, Peoria, IL 61605. Fresh food vendors will accept LINK and WIC for produce. Facebook Event page
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Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
403 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: 309.495.5900
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