Heartland Partnership Newsletter

Heartland Partnership | I'm Stepping Up | Chamber | Peoria Metro | PeoriaNEXT | TransPORT   Hp In The News Feb 14, 2011 Happy Valentine's Day From the Heartland Partnership Family of Companies.  The recent news from our organization has included everything from the Blizzard of 2011, to the census numbers, and from living healthy to rejuvenating our regional economy.  The Heartland Partnership Family of Companies has a lot going on and you see some of the stories from our local media below.   Father of 'Open Book Management' to speak at Bradley Jack Stack, the “Father of Open Book Management,” will give a presentation at Bradley University on March 11 to demonstrate how to build a business by harnessing the most powerful management tool a company has…its people.  The program is co-sponsored by Bradley University's Executive Development Center, the Heart of Illinois United Way, and the Heartland Partnership. ... Storm likely to hurt Peoria-area economy There was enough lead time some companies were probably able to adjust to minimize losses," Jim McConoughey said. "But when you lose two or three days of ... We need jobs; higher corporate taxes won't help Next, the county boosted its annual investment with the Economic Development Council, a regional development engine led by the Heartland Partnership. ... Controlling Costs with Wellness As part of our mission to drive value to our members' bottom lines, the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is providing an easy and inexpensive way for local ... Logistics and the Midwest’s Economic Development Opportunity Chicago's Economic Development Council hosts Jim McConoughey to discuss "Logistics and the Midwest’s Economic Development Opportunity."  This monthly luncheon series covers a wide range of topics of interest for the business owner as well as the economic and business development professional.  'Pack the Place' initiative aims to boost attendance at local events Area businesses, community groups and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce are encouraging consumers to get out and pile in - quite literally. ... Area residents encouraged to participate in local events An effort that aims to generate enthusiasm for local venues and events is expanding this year. Even More Incentive to "Pack the Place" This Year Organizers are offering even more ways to pack the place this year by expanding to include special discounts at even more local businesses and restaurants. More Project Pack the Place expands in 2011 After drawing 1,500 people to various events in 2010 the schedule for Project Pack the Place has been expanded in 2011. Census numbers critical for cities, state It affects fire departments and school districts and the justice system," said Jim McConoughey, president of The Heartland Partnership. ... Utilizing Email Marketing The Peoria Chamber Commerce is hosting a series of sales and marketing classes that could have a big impact on your business. WHOI's Good Company Program Highlights Peoria NEXT Caterpillar's Tier 4 Technology Caterpillar has been a part of PeoriaNEXT since the beginning and continues to support its mission by encouraging innovation in Central Illinois. Caterpillar Product Manager Scott Johnson takes us inside Tier 4. The Latest APPitudez And with the help of Peoria NEXT, Appitudez took advantage of the opportunity to be part of six billion dollar industry that's expected to grow ...        All Content Copyright Heartland Partnership 2011. All Rights Reserved.