Laurie Covington began her career selling credit card services to merchants and small banks in the Peoria area. After taking a real estate class in 1976, the Peoria native obtained her license the following year, becoming one of the youngest agents in the area. Covington notes there have been many changes in the field of real estate since she began her career 30 years ago. Most notably, technology has really influenced the field on both sides—agents can better network and list properties for sale, and buyers can get a better idea of what they’re looking for and do preliminary research before meeting with a Realtor to visit potential homes. When introducing future Peorians to the city, Covington takes them on a three-hour journey which showcases all the unique charms our city has to offer.
With advances in healthcare and technology, people are not only living longer, they are living better. Not only that, aging boomers are demanding such technologies.
Central Illinois’ Brain Injury Group is taking steps to inform the public about brain injuries while reaching out to support victims and their families.
Co-founded by several extremely busy female entrepreneurs, SWAN National Women’s Network helps Peoria area women balance their lives in today’s hectic world.
For years, we have been told that it is normal to experience daily hair loss of approximately 100 strands per day. For those counting, strand number 101 normally has people, especially women, asking questions.
We are women. We are strong. We run corporations. We run households. We can overcome the No. 1 preventable cause of death in the United States—smoking.
What if? Those two words begin many conversations with clients when they are thinking about trading vehicles and want to know the difference in premiums.
