Congrats to Easy Going Plant Based of 309 Cultures on his WMBD News feature story. If you haven’t tried out his fermented products, you can find them at Sous Chef in Peoria’s Warehouse District! #thefutureishere #returntobetter centralillinoisproud.com/open-for-busin…

Our mission ->Peoria Innovation Alliance concentrates on providing support, relief, and increased access to fill unique gaps in the entrepreneurial infrastructure, create an equal playing field, educate entrepreneurs, and aid existing businesses in overcoming obstacles.

Where else can you get personal development and community geared toward the entrepreneurial spirit? Join the virtual Peoria Area Coffee club each Thursday morning 8am CT via Zoom for insightful & inspiring discussions. lu.ma/pocc

Even before COVID, people of color, women, and rural Americans faced a range of barriers that made entrepreneurship difficult. Now, these barriers have multiplied. Start Us Up is working on solutions startusupnow.org/wp-content/upl… #peoriail #Entrepreneurship

This week, manufacturing programs get $15M from the State; how Biden’s American Families Plan would impact innovation; new Endless Frontier Act would boost competitiveness; Peoria Innovation Alliance announces new strategic plan and updated website; and much more. ow.ly/7tKD50EBQ3m

Our network is your network. Peoria Innovation Alliance is committed to serve as a hub of networking for accessing entrepreneurial resources in the greater Peoria area. DM us to get connected! #peoriaillinois #smallbusinessnetworking

Thanks to both ISTCoalition and @intersectillin1 for sharing our recent updates to the PIA website, strategic plan, and resource navigator! #illinois #greaterpeoria #entrepreneurship #innovation #peoriail

Amazing news from out of Missouri today with the passage of the Right to Start Act in the MO House! Congrats Victor W. Hwang and the entire team! ISTCoalition Illinois DCEO Jehan Gordon-Booth Senator Dave Koehler Ryan Spain

What do you feel that elected officials and policymakers can do to make the entrepreneurial journey easier and more streamlined? #peoriaillinois #Entrepreneurship #smallbusinessowners

Peoria Innovation Alliance is dedicated to leveling the playing field for all #entrepreneurs Economic opportunity should be equally accessible to everyone regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, location, or disability. #equalopportunity #Peoriaillinois

Now more than ever... Entrepreneurship needs to be a cornerstone of downtown and commercial district revitalization. We need to start thinking in terms of entrepreneur attraction as opposed to business attraction.

Entrepreneurs! Small business owners! Like-minded people! Join the Peoria Open Coffee Club Thursdays at 8am CT via Zoom for discussions centered around personal development and building community. See you there! lu.ma/pocc #peoriaillinois #entrepreneurmindset

Optimism is the first and foremost value of Peoria Innovation Alliance. We proudly carry this torch of #optimism into every aspect of our organization; spreading the power of potential into and across the entire Greater Peoria community. #community #localeconomy

Exciting announcement today from Fashion for Good. Mirum is one of the featured materials the designers with the GROW Talent project will be working with. We can't wait to see what they create! #PlantsNotPlastic #sustainablefashion

Hey Peoria, there's a new startup program in town thanks to the support of Distillery Labs, Attollo, OSF HealthCare, Peoria County Government, Hanson Professional Services Inc., gener8tor & Central Illinois Angels Inc. Check it out: prn.to/3uIo9xi #gBETAstartups #peoria

Here's my report on the Peoria Innovation Alliance Peoria Innovation Alliance grand opening of its Center for Civic Innovation office space downtown: wcbu.org/local-news/202…

The Peoria Open Coffee Club is now meeting in-person and on Zoom! Join us Thursdays 8am at our new office space or online lu.ma/pocc #peoriaillinois #ecosystembuilding #entrepreneurmindset

This work has to be done intentionally and collaboratively, bringing everyone to the table to build a culture that will help grow the entire ecosystem. #EcosystemBuilding Jake Hamann Peoria Innovation Alliance