« Previous Sep 2021Next »Digital Edition Archives Small Business, Big ImpactText by Jonathan Wright | Photography by Evan TemchinThe Turner Center for Entrepreneurship celebrates the success of entrepreneurs, startups, rural businesses, innovators and the people who support them. A Celebration of Remarkable Journeys Jan Wright, Publisher, Peoria Magazine Celebrating the remarkable journeys of 10 small businesses innovating their way through an unprecedented landscape Small Business of the Year Bear's Bites by Jonathan Wright Homemade, single-ingredient pet treats take the nation by storm Startup of the Year Skid Steer Nation by Jonathan Wright An empowered team placing customer needs above all else Innovation of the Year We Hear You by Jonathan Wright Placing accessibility, diversity and inclusion at the heart of innovation Community Partner of the Year SCORE Peoria by Jonathan Wright Free and confidential counseling for entrepreneurs and small businesses COVID Courageous Business of the Year Black Band Distillery by Jonathan Wright Helping the community navigate the pandemic through decisive and selfless action Exporter of the Year ARi Global Solutions by Jonathan Wright Building new opportunities in new markets around the world Government Contractor of the Year CW Financial & Management Group by Jonathan Wright Consulting with local, state and federal agencies on an array of business practices New Exporter of the Year Green Valley Manufacturing, Inc. by Jonathan Wright A leader in mold and die handling equipment extends its reach. Rural Business of the Year Spang Gang Designs, LLC by Jonathan Wright Handcrafted and personalized gifts, from rural Illinois to the world Small Business Advocate of the Year Washington Chamber of Commerce by Jonathan Wright Tying the strength of a community to support of its small businesses Peoria Bio-Made: GP’s Next Innovation by Lenora Fisher, Greater Peoria EDC With our historic and current strengths, Peoria could serve as a global hub for biotech manufacturing. 6 Lessons of Olympic Leadership by Martin G. Moore Six lessons from the Tokyo Summer Olympics that any leader or manager can apply Changes to Illinois Non-Compete Law by Kenny Eathington, Quinn Johnston Employers should review the bill to determine any actions to take. Five Successful Practices of New Business Owners by Greg Wilson, POGO Marketing Develop strong policies and procedures, follow them closely and revise as needed. How Prepared is Your Company for the Next Crisis? by Diana Hendel, PharmD and Mark Goulston, MD We face a new era of uncertainty, and we need to be prepared to handle it. Meeting Today's Challenges by Tom Westphal, Shamrock Plastics In 53 years of serving customers, we have never experienced a business climate quite like this. Reassessing the Organization: A Case Study by Jennifer Witts and Sue Jasinski, CLA When key employees retire, organizations should review their processes, systems and people. Setting the Pace in Peoria County by Becca Cottrell, Peoria County Sustainability and Resource Conservation Department A new clean energy financing option is available for Peoria County commercial properties. When Should I Begin Social Security? Daryl Dagit - Savant Capital Management There is no perfect answer, but you can learn the rules and how they apply to you. More Business articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>> Building a POTENT Gratitude Community by Bob Woolsey, Jones Bros. Jewelers Overcoming a VUCA world requires a mindset of POTENT Gratitude. Mini-Walks to Defeat ALS Every 90 minutes, someone loses their battle with ALS—but advocates aren’t missing a step in the fight. The Key to a Bright Future by Michael Vadis Education is critical to the overall health and growth of the community we call home. Lift Zones Launch Comcast has opened six new, WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at Peoria-area community centers. More Community articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>> Educating the Next Healthcare Heroes by Jaymee Barra, UnityPoint Health A new face is leading Methodist College into the future. Take 10: Jim Foley Ten things you didn't know about the director of the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University... Triumphs of Fortitude by Jonathan Wright We believe in the continued determination of the human body and mind to push forward and persevere over adversity. More Lifestyle articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>> The Worlds of Hattie Lee by Mae Gilliland Wright Hattie Lee’s rapid ascent in Peoria’s arts community has been as exciting and vibrant as her art. A Light Story by Mae Gilliland Wright Exhibit A Gallery in Peoria Heights will be showcasing the artwork of Sherri Burritt during the month of September. Peoria's Paint Shop by Alison Ferolo with Emmanuel Agyemang Born Paint colors its hometown with more than brush strokes. More Art articles from the Peoria Magazine Archive >>>
A Celebration of Remarkable Journeys Jan Wright, Publisher, Peoria Magazine Celebrating the remarkable journeys of 10 small businesses innovating their way through an unprecedented landscape
Small Business of the Year Bear's Bites by Jonathan Wright Homemade, single-ingredient pet treats take the nation by storm
Startup of the Year Skid Steer Nation by Jonathan Wright An empowered team placing customer needs above all else
Innovation of the Year We Hear You by Jonathan Wright Placing accessibility, diversity and inclusion at the heart of innovation
Community Partner of the Year SCORE Peoria by Jonathan Wright Free and confidential counseling for entrepreneurs and small businesses
COVID Courageous Business of the Year Black Band Distillery by Jonathan Wright Helping the community navigate the pandemic through decisive and selfless action
Exporter of the Year ARi Global Solutions by Jonathan Wright Building new opportunities in new markets around the world
Government Contractor of the Year CW Financial & Management Group by Jonathan Wright Consulting with local, state and federal agencies on an array of business practices
New Exporter of the Year Green Valley Manufacturing, Inc. by Jonathan Wright A leader in mold and die handling equipment extends its reach.
Rural Business of the Year Spang Gang Designs, LLC by Jonathan Wright Handcrafted and personalized gifts, from rural Illinois to the world
Small Business Advocate of the Year Washington Chamber of Commerce by Jonathan Wright Tying the strength of a community to support of its small businesses
Peoria Bio-Made: GP’s Next Innovation by Lenora Fisher, Greater Peoria EDC With our historic and current strengths, Peoria could serve as a global hub for biotech manufacturing.
6 Lessons of Olympic Leadership by Martin G. Moore Six lessons from the Tokyo Summer Olympics that any leader or manager can apply
Changes to Illinois Non-Compete Law by Kenny Eathington, Quinn Johnston Employers should review the bill to determine any actions to take.
Five Successful Practices of New Business Owners by Greg Wilson, POGO Marketing Develop strong policies and procedures, follow them closely and revise as needed.
How Prepared is Your Company for the Next Crisis? by Diana Hendel, PharmD and Mark Goulston, MD We face a new era of uncertainty, and we need to be prepared to handle it.
Meeting Today's Challenges by Tom Westphal, Shamrock Plastics In 53 years of serving customers, we have never experienced a business climate quite like this.
Reassessing the Organization: A Case Study by Jennifer Witts and Sue Jasinski, CLA When key employees retire, organizations should review their processes, systems and people.
Setting the Pace in Peoria County by Becca Cottrell, Peoria County Sustainability and Resource Conservation Department A new clean energy financing option is available for Peoria County commercial properties.
When Should I Begin Social Security? Daryl Dagit - Savant Capital Management There is no perfect answer, but you can learn the rules and how they apply to you.
Building a POTENT Gratitude Community by Bob Woolsey, Jones Bros. Jewelers Overcoming a VUCA world requires a mindset of POTENT Gratitude.
Mini-Walks to Defeat ALS Every 90 minutes, someone loses their battle with ALS—but advocates aren’t missing a step in the fight.
The Key to a Bright Future by Michael Vadis Education is critical to the overall health and growth of the community we call home.
Lift Zones Launch Comcast has opened six new, WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at Peoria-area community centers.
Educating the Next Healthcare Heroes by Jaymee Barra, UnityPoint Health A new face is leading Methodist College into the future.
Take 10: Jim Foley Ten things you didn't know about the director of the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University...
Triumphs of Fortitude by Jonathan Wright We believe in the continued determination of the human body and mind to push forward and persevere over adversity.
The Worlds of Hattie Lee by Mae Gilliland Wright Hattie Lee’s rapid ascent in Peoria’s arts community has been as exciting and vibrant as her art.
A Light Story by Mae Gilliland Wright Exhibit A Gallery in Peoria Heights will be showcasing the artwork of Sherri Burritt during the month of September.
Peoria's Paint Shop by Alison Ferolo with Emmanuel Agyemang Born Paint colors its hometown with more than brush strokes.
