iBi - March 2019 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Not Just Any Developer

by Mike Bailey

Photography by Jeffery Noble

A healthcare entrepreneur plans to put his money where his mouth is—and virtually no part of the Heights will be left untouched.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

You are our partner in celebrating the best of our community, and we sincerely thank you for your support.

Breathing Life into an Historic Building

by Emily Potts

Photography by Raphael Rodolfi

The building at 1311 SW Adams Street is home to four businesses anchoring the southern end of Peoria’s historic Warehouse District.

Building Win-Wins at Keller Station

by Katie Kim

The Kim Group

A study in collaborative development… from potential to project

Peoria Heights Prospers

by Mayor Mike Phelan

Photography by Chris Chandler

Development in recent years has solidified its position as a progressive regional destination.

Small Steps Toward a Better Community

by Anthony Corso

City of Peoria

Starting a regional conversation around small-scale development

Meet Richard Doyle...

by Mike Bailey

In Peoria Heights, the architect found a place to spread his wings.

Downtown Growth: Historic Happenings

by Michael J. Freilinger

Photography by Pam Cooley

An update on the latest projects coming to life in Downtown Peoria

Climbing to New Heights

Q&A with Dan Bartz, First Ascent Peoria

In January 2019, First Ascent Peoria opened its doors in the heart of Peoria’s Warehouse District.

Success in Small-Town USA Development

by Gary Davis

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

With some good planning, hard work and a champion for the cause, small-town development can thrive.

Ten Reasons to Build Local

by Clint Drury

West Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council

Investing in your local workforce grows a stronger community.

Gateway to the Region

by Eric Miller

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

TCRPC unifies the region through local leadership, funding and collaboration.

Region

Composting: A Developing Commercial Endeavor
Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board
A Call to Action
Jeff Griffin, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Go Global, Fly Local
by Jennifer Davis General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport

Finance

Protect Your Greatest Assets
Amanda Klein, Commerce Bank
Navigating the Government Contracting Process
Kelli Krueger-Huhra, Illinois PTAC at Bradley University
Opportunity Zone Investments
C. Mark Colvin, CLA

Workplace

Effective Problem Solving
Jimmy L. Smith, Jim Smith Quality
The Ultimate Soft Skill
Chuck Rice, BRIO Employee Development
The Self-Determined Manager: 12 Ways to Invest in Yourself
by David Deacon

Healthcare

Inside the Caring Suite
by Kirk Wessler OSF HealthCare
New Lab Improving Patient Results
by Dr. Keith Knepp UnityPoint Health
Research and Care at BCDI
by Cindy Kiel Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute

More...

4-H Building Steam Skills
by Judy Schmidt and Emily Schoenfelder University of Illinois Extension
Opening a World of Doors
by Dashaya Linwood, Braxton Evans, Melaysia Wren Quest Charter Academy
A Not-So-New Crop Returns
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
10 Higher Education Trends to Watch for in 2019
by Danny Iny