NEXTsteps

NEXTsteps was designed to provide a forum for informal networking and information sharing between innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and others interested in nurturing entrepreneurship in the Midwest. Typically, NEXTsteps features the presentation of three or more technology companies or technology concepts ready to be taken to the next level.

Connections to capital, partners and advisors, seasoned commercialization executives, and input from a diverse range of industry professionals … NEXTsteps might just be the connection to your next dynamic venture.


Date: NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am (refreshments provided)
Location: Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
801 W Main
Peoria, Illinois

Additional details and directions to the event can be found at:

http://www.peorianext.org/goto/nextsteps

Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Nice development on the Illinois River in Ottawa, one hour north of Peoria. It is similar to River Trail Drive, with new urban "green" development overlooking the River and Marina.

http://heritageharborottawa.com/

Updated TIF Maps near Downtown Peoria

More info on Peoria Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts at:

http://peoriatif.blogspot.com/

Copy of a survey conducted by the City of Peoria Planning and Growth Management Department as part of the update of the Comprehensive Plan. Also contains some very interesting demographic data.

http://cityofpeoria.googlegroups.com/web/Economic+Development+%26+JObs+Comp+Plan+Surveyed.pdf?gda=4SqCM2YAAACF8nNfMTBBGsvCIDTLOWV-CgvXpXXV4bKbnRavk8wq8iNofrACK_ScV201r4XgCV6fehn0uMHwUxPkOYrgBi2Rnu14tChGzBleOYcYknM74LirOZHLDukRFhsghtNVVAgT4RrsbFgy3S3qdjS5XkUh&gsc=Eu63rBYAAADAKRxfLtcUKGfXJ7x8foAZ2eLEDst71Ngwix2Erb-dvw

Looking for a Few Good Developers

More information on Warehouse District at

http://www.warehousedistrict.blogspot.com/

The Heartland Partnership is doing a great job marketin our region and help businesses expand and grow. Look at the creative effort below:


http://biofuelsdigest.com/blog2/2008/10/28/heartland-partnership-usda-western-illinois-university-and-bmi-partner-on-pennycress-demo/

Play in Peoria

Interesting article in the Peoria Journal Star by John Sharp and Karen McDonald about a Scotsman who is in Peoria "to find out how the 2008 presidential candidates are "playing in Peoria" and voters' hopes and fears."

An example of how powerful "Play in Peoria" and "Will it Play in Peoria" remains. We need to use continue using this in our marketing - since the term is positively known world wide.


http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1952729600/Word-on-the-Street-Scotsman-gets-view-of-election-in-Peoria


Another intersting article about riverfront planning in our neighboring community of Chillicothe.

http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1588601072/Chillicothe-looks-to-the-future-with-riverfront-project