iBi - June 2009 | PeoriaMagazines.com

The Illinois River Road

by Sienna Beard and Jonathan Wright

With a wealth of opportunities for historic exploration, scenic views and outdoor activities, the Illinois River Road is an ideal way to enjoy much of what the state has to offer.

Tourists in Our Own Backyard

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

Cutting right through the heart of the region, the Illinois River is one of our community’s most distinctive treasures.

A Snapshot of Sites Along the Byway

by Sienna Beard and Jonathan Wright

Fox Tales on the River Road... Canyons and Waterfalls... Happy Trails To You... The River as Muse... Plan Your Itinerary!.. Restoring Floodplains and Wildlife... Our National Bird... A Dozen Millennia at Dickson Mounds...

Loren Gill

Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino

Loren Gill is vice president and general manager of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. The Par-A-Dice has a tremendous impact on local and regional tourism, attracting more than one million guests from all over the Midwest each year.

Experience History on Illinois’ Presidential Trails

by Sara Browning

Obama. Lincoln. Reagan. Grant. They are some of our most beloved and revered presidents. Today, visitors flock to tourist sites crafted in their honor.

Our Stage to the World

Downtown Renewal Gains Momentum

by Ray Lees

PSA-Dewberry

The community will soon benefit from several prominent building projects that will help reshape our urban profile as a world-class center of culture, business and education.

The Power of Tourism

Brent Lonteen, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

A lot of people don’t realize the power of tourism as a regional economic driver.

Riverfront Museum

A Tourism Tool

Jim McConoughey - Heartland Partnership

The Riverfront Museum project has been many years in the making, and now the green light is shining brightly.

Right Time for Peoria Regional Brand

Ryan Spain, Heartland Partnership

Branding is crucial in the business world. Great brands offer a competitive edge, showcase innovation and create legacies that endure.

One State: Together in Peoria

by Sienna Beard and Amy Groh

Working with the PACVB, local arts organizations and a host of volunteers, ArtsPartners spearheaded the collaborative effort to bring the statewide arts conference to Peoria.

The Phrase That Put Peoria on the Map

by Amy Groh

Google the phrase “Will it play in Peoria?”, and you’ll get more than a million results.

Creating Benchmarks

for Visitor-Based Economy Growth

by Cindy Patterson

Economic Development Council for Central Illinois

The Illinois River Valley has been attracting visitors since René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle’s exploration in the late 1600s.

A One-Stop Shop for Visitors

by Sienna Beard

This is the only remaining building from the bygone steamboat era and the only pre-Civil War commercial structure still standing in the city.

Travel and Tourism

Fast Facts

Across the country… In the state of Illinois… Tourist attractions in the Chicago area...

Region

District by District: Opportunities for Progress
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Tax RELIEF for Small Businesses
Congressman Aaron Schock
Experience the Emergency Expo
Thomas O'Neill III, Peoria County Board

Finance

Protecting Your Property While on Vacation
Jeanne Buysee - American Family Insurance
Advice on Debt
Sandra Beneventi, Commerce Bank

Workplace

E911: A Call to Action
by Julie Drake & Martha Buyer Jewel Technology Services & the Law Offices of Martha Buyer, PLLC
Entrant Worker Challenges in This Economy
Bashir Ali - Central Illinois Workforce Network
Accelerating the Preparation of Candidates to Succeed Your Departing Baby Boomers
by Dr. Eric Herzog Quest Consulting & Training Corporation
Overcoming the Fear Factor
The Key to Your Business Development Strategy
by Dirk Gorman Empire Surgical
New Liability Standard for Harassment by Supervisors
by Leonard W. Sachs Howard & Howard Attorneys, PC
MOD Rates: Impact on Workers' Comp Costs
Adam Haight, IWIRC Corp.
Outplacement Services Can Benefit Your Organization
Mary Pille - Employers' Association

Healthcare

New Technology Fights Peripheral Vascular Disease
by Theresa Schieffer OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Embracing Social Media
Keith Steffen, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

More...

Swine Flu Affects American Farmers
Patrick Kirchhofer - Peoria County Farm Bureau
New Tools for Teaching Financial Literacy
Larry Timm - Junior Achievement
Study Offers Scorecard on Manufacturing Performance
Tucker Kennedy, IMEC
Powers of Attorney and Emergency Consent
Ketra A. Mytich, Attorney & Counselor at Law
Measuring Success in the Community
Michael Stephan - Heart of Illinois United Way

Balance

Become a Master at Networking

To be a successful businessperson, you must have a successful network—and not just on Facebook alone!

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iBi - June 2009