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HP In The
News
Dec 19, 2011
It has been a very busy December for The
Heartland Partnership family of companies. Take a look at some of the
headlines this month regarding our economic imact analysis on the recent
Caterpillar investment announcement, a study on Peoria's commercial
development process, what we are doing to find skilled workers for open jobs
and much much more. Also, keep your eyes open for news from today's ribbon
cutting ceremony at the new Cancer Research Center at UICOMP.
Tri-County
Regional Planning Commission hires economic development ......hosted by the Economic Development Council for Central Illinois, to
discuss how they handle economic development projects and the reasons behind
... Economic
Development Expert Approved To Work For TCRPCThe private group, the
Economic Development for Central Illinois, under the Heartland Partnership
umbrella is welcoming Knott…the timing is right to unify. Developers
unite in effort to lure new Cat plant to central Illinois As
officials at Caterpillar Inc. continue to weigh a decision on where to locate
a new, 1,000-job plant in North America, one of the spots asking to be
considered is central Illinois. Caterpillar:
Small Step for State in Tax Incentive PackageCaterpillar would like
to expand in Illinois but adds a lack of stability and predictability with
the state makes that difficult. Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce executive
Director Rob Parks says tax incentives like those contained in the package
should be permanent and available to more businesses. Manufacturing
Jobs Readily Available With No Skilled Workers to Fill PositionsAnyone who tells you the jobs just aren’t out there, has not spoken with
the employers at Excel Foundry and machine in Pekin, Illinois. That company
is trying to expand but is having difficulty. Chicago
Mayor, Former Obama Chief Of Staff Emanuel To Speak HereA powerful
political figure is coming to Peoria early next year give a talk. And,
he only has to travel from his post as the leader of the Windy City to visit
here. Chicago
Mayor to Visit Peoria Next Yearone of the state's biggest political
figures is making a special trip to Peoria next year. Chicago
mayor to speak at Peoria Chamber of Commerce luncheon ... Chicago
Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel will speak at a
Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 7 at the Peoria Civic
... Early
Sales Numbers Indicate All Smiles For Local RetailersIf the early
shopping trends continue, some local stores will see a significant rise in
sales figures during the busiest retail time of year. Shopping
season off to a good start... the holiday shopping season, also
proved successful, said Renee Charles, director of public affairs and media
relations for the Heartland Partnership. ... Integrating
Technology Into the Classroom The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
and the Illinois Policy Institute brought in Former West Virginia Governor
Bob Wise to speak at a luncheon. Governor Wise is now the President of the
Alliance for Excellence Education and wants to see an effective application
of technology in every classroom. Chamber
Survey on River City DevelopmentThe city of Peoria needs to make it
easier for developers to bring commercial projects, according to a new survey
of two focus groups. Business
Leaders Criticize PeoriaThe chamber conducted a survey of local
developers and business owners to find out what they think about the
development process.
Signs
of the times Unfortunately, a Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
analysis on commercial development was completed before a sign sweep
occurred in September. Had the analysis occurred after, it might've provided
some pretty eye-opening responses.
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