Week 11-09-09
11-09-09
Peoria-area
joblessness stands at 11.1 percent
Jim McConoughey, president/CEO of the Heartland Partnership,
suggested that rolling furloughs distort that picture at least a bit. With 8
percent of the work force, Caterpillar Inc. is the largest of several local
firms to ask employees to take time off without pay, and that is reflected in
unemployment figures.
Koehler
& Durbin talk alternative fuel
Durbin and Koehler also discussed the state of
education and the development of alternative energy sources, particularly Pennycress.
Chamber
teaches importance of hiring Americans with Disabilities
Fifty-four-million Americans have disabilities and one organization is trying to break down the barriers they say still exists in the workplace.
Seminar Highlights Abilities of Employees with disabilities
It's tough enough finding a job today. Now, try doing it with a disability. But, a seminar Wednesday in Peoria hopes to highlight the abilities of people with disabilities.
Central
Illinois Angels Announce Inaugural Board of Directors
The Central Illinois Angels investment group has elected its
inaugural board of directors and chosen the following as officers:
• President – Chuck Weaver
• Vice President / Secretary – Dave Parkinson
• Treasurer – Janice Zagardo
• Investment Relations – Stan Lynall
BRDC
receives Federal Funding for Tech Commercialization
It is no accident that CNN Money and Fortune Small Business
ranked the Peoria area as the fifth best midsized city to launch a small
business. The Biotechnology Research and Development Center (BRDC) is an
important part of the collaboration driving this region forward.
http://jmpradio.com/pods/gd/Podcast1102/POD_3_110409.mp3
November 4th: 7:40AM: Dr. Cindy Fischer and Carrie Wahfeld
discuss the Peoria Charter School Initiative. There will be
an open forum tomorrow, 11/5/09 at 5:30PM at the Peoria Civic Center.
Chicago Charter School Students Share Their Experiences
Peoria residents are getting the opportunity to learn more
about a possible charter school coming to District 150. The Peoria
Charter School Initiative is looking to educate the public on the benefits of
having a charter school in District 150.
The Peoria Initiative is hosting a community forum for residents to get to know more about what charter schools have to offer. The Peoria Charter School Initiative, brought students, teachers, parents and administrators from a high performing Chicago charter school to talk with Peoria residents.
Charter School Group Moves Ahead
The Peoria Charter School Initiative group filed a design framework for a math, science and technology school with the district in early August. On Thursday, the group provided an update on the charter school, also inviting students, teachers and others from the Chicago Math and Science Academy - also a charter school - to talk about their charter school.
The Heartland Partnership Family of Companies
The Heartland Partnership family of companies is committed to moving the Central Illinois Region from good to excellent through economic and community development.
