iBi - June 2015 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Charms of the Region

Discover Peoria all over again...

by Stevie Zvereva

To see a city for its true worth, sometimes you need to explore it like a tourist. With a fresh perspective, everyday sights take on new meaning; obvious destinations become marvels all over again.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

Some out-of-state friends were visiting Peoria recently, and I made a list of activities I thought would be of interest to them. There were far more options than we had time for!

Off the Beaten Path

by Jonathan Wright

While mainstays like Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitors Center are top of mind, what about some of the Peoria area's less-heralded treasures?

Selling Peoria: The Dating Game

by Stevie Zvereva

The Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau brings business tourism to the city.

Connecting People to Treasures

by Anaise Berry

Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway

The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway is a grassroots effort connecting people to the treasures of the Illinois River Valley.

Heritage Tourism in Peoria

by Bernie Drake

Peoria Historical Society

An inspired way to experience what makes a place unique…

Museums and the Community

by Rebecca Herz

Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum

With the PlayHouse about to open, its director explains how its unique character will complement Peoria’s existing cultural institutions.

A Conversation with Don Welch

Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

As Welch marks his third year at the PACVB, iBi spoke with him about the inner workings of the organization, the convention business, and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Play Ball! The Louisville Slugger Experience

by Dan Cunningham

Louisville Slugger Sports Complex

Peoria’s brand-new, world-class sports complex begins to open up this month.

Beyond the Yellow Iron

Exhibits Bring Rich History to Life

by Kathryn Spitznagle

Caterpillar Visitors Center

Experience Caterpillar at your own pace… at the Caterpillar Visitors Center.

Building Better Partnerships in Tourism

by Brian “Fox” Ellis

Twinflower Inn

A place to land, a place to learn something new, to taste, to experience… this is what we seek when we vacation.

Building an Arts Destination

by Maegan Gilliland

ArtsPartners of Central Illinois

A rich tapestry of initiatives is bringing the city to life… and offering unique experiences for visitors and residents alike.

Critical Infrastructure for Travel and Tourism

by Gene Olson

Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria

PIA provides access to the world and enhances our quality of life.

Region

It’s All About Economic Development
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
Ramping Up!
Jennifer Daly, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council

Finance

Getting to Know Foreign Investments
Cathy Butler - Morgan Stanley
Managing Cash Flow and Access to Capital
by J. Boger Hessing PSB - Princeville State Bank
What You Don’t Know About Social Security Can Hurt You
Daryl Dagit - Savant Capital Management
Three Tips for Anyone Expecting an Inheritance
by Michael Abbott & Chris Bennett The Abbott Bennett Group

Workplace

Innovation and Commercialization in the Discovery Stage
by Chad Stamper Illinois SBDC at Bradley University
Painting Success Pictures
Marvis Meyers, AAIM Employers' Association
25 Tricky Interview Questions… and How to Answer Them
by Peter K. Studner

Healthcare

Introducing Virtual Care
Debbie Simon, UnityPoint Health
You Don’t Have to Be a Patient to Visit…
by Shelli Dankoff OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

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Partnerships That Put Knowledge to Work
by Debra Levey Larson University of Illinois Extension
Verifying Charity Trustworthiness
Jessica Tharp, Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois

Balance

A Little Bit O’ Everything…

by Samantha Foster

…that’s what you’ll find at Wheels O’ Time.

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iBi - June 2015