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City of Peoria Welcomes Desert Harbor Medical Commons
The City of Peoria welcomes Desert Harbor Medical Commons, a 44,000 square foot, high-tech healthcare facility to be developed by Irgens. Construction is set to be underway by the 2nd Quarter of 2021.
09/09/2020 9:16 AM
Three New Restaurants Scheduled to Open at Peoria's Park West
Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, and The Sicilian Baker are all scheduled to open at Peoria's Park West shopping center in late September 2020.
08/26/2020 11:37 AM
Peoria's Economy Surges, Despite Pandemic
While state-mandated closures of certain businesses due to the Coronavirus pandemic have had a major impact on the economy, City of Peoria has seen its sales tax revenue jump 13% in June 2020 compared to the same month last year.
08/26/2020 11:34 AM
Peoria's 85383 ZIP Code Ranked 7th Most Prized Neighborhood by Homebuyers in 2020
Phoenix Business Journal has ranked Peoria's 85383 as the 7th Most Prized Neighborhood by Homebuyers in 2020.
08/26/2020 11:12 AM
Peoria Ranked Among Top Rising Housing Markets in U.S.
Peoria ranked #13 nationally out of 317 cities; rated one of the Top 40 rising housing markets nationwide by SmartAsset.
08/19/2020 10:39 AM
Peoria Introduces Relief Grant Program for Businesses and Nonprofits
The city created funding opportunities specifically for Peoria businesses and nonprofits.
08/19/2020
How Peoria Is Helping Local Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
The city created a Small Business Task Force and provided free banners to local restaurants operating during the pandemic. Now, the city is offering more printed and digital marketing materials.
07/21/2020 10:01 AM
Aldi Grocery Store Coming to Peoria
An Aldi grocery store will anchor the Sunrise Promenade shopping center, and is expected to open in late 2020.
07/21/2020 9:54 AM
Game-Changing Development Begins in Peoria
The Peoria City Council approves the Stadium Point Memorandum of Understanding for American Life.
07/17/2020 9:37 AM
City of Peoria Welcomes Taronis Fuels
Taronis Fuels, Inc., a global producer of renewable and socially responsible fuel products, has chosen the City of Peoria to locate both its corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations, creating up to 500 new jobs.
06/08/2020 8:59 AM
Peoria Chamber Virtual Networking Breakfast Features Peoria's Economic Development Director
Join Peoria Chamber of Commerce for our monthly Networking Breakfast - now turned virtual! Please welcome our speakers this month, Rick Buss with the City of Peoria, and Jeff Berggren with Huntington University. Rick and Jeff will be focused on discussing Economic Development in the community.
05/27/2020 10:59 AM
Peoria Forward Ventures Win at Demo Day
Two Peoria Forward ventures took first place in their funding track as part of the Venture Devils Demo Day.
05/06/2020 2:59 PM
City Launches Program to Support Businesses
The city of Peoria has launched a Small Business Task Force to provide immediate outreach and support to Peoria businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
03/25/2020 8:29 AM
One of Wealthiest ZIP Codes is in Peoria
For the second year in a row, Peoria has had one of its ZIP codes listed as one of the wealthiest in the Valley.
02/11/2020 7:43 AM
Peoria Economic Development Launches Business Briefs Email Newsletter
Starting in 2020, the City of Peoria will begin offering a monthly newsletter called Business Briefs which has information that is useful to business owners.
02/10/2020 12:35 PM
Paving a path to future growth in Peoria
The Peoria Independent explains how the City of Peoria is interested in acquiring land for new development within its existing boundaries.
01/13/2020 12:45 PM
Get Help with Your Small Business Questions
The City of Peoria has launched a new service called the Business Concierge Program, which assists callers with their business-related questions and connects them to the right resources to help their business succeed.
01/07/2020 8:26 AM
Peoria Wins Best Of The West Award
The City of Peoria's Economic Development Team has been recognized with an Excellence in Innovation award at the 2019 WESTMARC's Best of the West event.
12/04/2019 4:20 PM
Economic Development Team Wins International Award
The City of Peoria's Economic Development Team has been recognized with an Excellence in Economic Development award at the 2019 IEDC for Innovation Programs and Initiatives.
10/24/2019 3:12 PM
Peoria Film Fest is Back!
The Peoria Film Fest is back for its second year, to be held Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 through Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. The four-day festival will be held once again at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains Theatre in the P83 Entertainment District.
10/08/2019 3:35 PM