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Peoria's City Hall has made it to the Final Four in a nationwide competition for Most Beautiful City Hall. It is currently a close race between Peoria and Pasadena, California, and the City needs your help to advance to the final round. Voters can use smart phones or desktop computers to cast their vote; leave a comment while you're there to earn Peoria extra points. Today is the last day for voting, so spread the word and help Peoria City Hall win the honor of most beautiful city hall in America! To cast your vote, visit elgl.org/2017/02/25/pasadena-ca-vs-peoria-il.
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The Kim Group announced a new development at the corner of Prospect Road and Kelly Avenue in Peoria Heights. 4500 Prospect Development, a three-story, $5.25 million project, will feature a mix of retail, restaurant and office space—including an outdoor rooftop section ideal for a potential restaurant client. Construction is already underway, with businesses expected to open later this summer or fall. Stay tuned: more details to come.
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Easterseals Central Illinois will again join forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs for the annual “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. Throughout the month of March, customers can make a donation to Easterseals at the East Peoria restaurant. The campaign will culminate in Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 29th, when the restaurant will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to Easterseals Central Illinois. For more information, visit jerseymikes.com/mog.
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Nominations for the Women to Women Leader Luncheon Awards, presented by the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, will open on Tuesday, March 7th. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Business or Professionals; Education or Arts; Community Service; Young Women’s Service (a scholarship given to a high school senior); and Emerging Leader (a new award honoring a young woman between the ages of 25 and 40). These awards recognize local women who best exemplify excellence in their chosen professions and a commitment to the success of other women. Nominations are due by April 21st and can be submitted online at communityfoundationci.org.
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Introducing the second annual Best of Peoria: a list of the people, places and things that make Greater Peoria the best place to live, work and play… according to YOU, our readers.
We know you know why you love where you live—so tell us! Together, let’s celebrate what makes our region great. Nominations for 2017 are now being accepted at peoriamagazines.com/BOP through March 17th; the top three nominations in each category will then move on to open voting beginning April 15th, and the winners will be revealed in July. Nominees must be located in our eight-county region: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Stark, Logan, Fulton or Mason counties. For more information, visit peoriamagazines.com/BOP or email BOP@peoriamagazines.com with questions.
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Thursday, March 2nd @ AMT Building Auditorium, 1718 N Sterling, Peoria
The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria will present “Alternative Voting Systems That Illinois Should Evaluate” at 6pm. Edward Burmila, assistant professor in Bradley University’s Political Science Department, will explain the vote-by-mail system used by Washington and Oregon, which does not require polling places or election judges, as well as California’s “top two” primary voting system. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (309) 253-9594 or go to lwvgp.org.
Thursday, March 2nd @ Bradley University
High school students and their families will have an opportunity to learn about more than 90 colleges and universities from 13 states during the third annual Peoria Area Regional College Fair from 6 to 7:30pm in the Renaissance Coliseum. The event is free, but students are encouraged to pre-register at strivefair.com. Additional details are available at bradley.edu/collegefair.
Friday, March 3rd @ Bradley University
The 2017 Super Brain Summit, a daylong conference showcasing two internationally known experts in the fields of neuroplasticity and neurotherapy, takes place from 8am to 6:30pm in the Michel Student Center. The theme for the event is “Brain Neuroplasticity: Necessary Conditions for Brain Growth and Change,” and it will feature a range of distinguished speakers. For complete details, visit bradley.edu/superbrainsummit or call (309) 677-2820.
Saturday, March 4th @ Peoria Civic Center Ballroom
A Sunny Day – Champs and Cheerleaders invites kids of all ages to an afternoon of fun to benefit Children’s Hospital of Illinois from 11am to 1pm. Entertainment will be provided by former Harlem Globetrotter Curley Boo Johnson and musical performer Julie K. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite team gear. Money raised will go toward building a Peoria branch of Almost Home Kids, a transitional home for children with complex health needs. Tickets can be purchased by calling (309) 566-5666 or by going to sunnyday.auction-bid.org.
Monday, March 6th @ Noble Center, Lakeview Park
The Peoria Park District will host a Camp Open House for parents and children to learn more about its many camps. Parents can visit with camp coordinators, ask questions, register their children and have an opportunity to win a $100 camp gift card. Camp information can be found in the 2017 Day Camp Fun Guide available at peoriaparks.org/playbook/camps. For more information, visit peoriaparks.org or call (309) 681-2868.
Tuesday, March 7th @ Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University will offer a workshop, Starting a Business in Illinois, from 3 to 6pm. The workshop, co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank, is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, visit bradley.edu/academic/colleges/fcba/centers/turner/events or call (309) 677-2992.
Tuesday, March 7th @ Life Together Center
The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois will honor Roberta Parks with the Legacy of Leadership award at a reception from 5 to 7pm. The award recognizes a former Leader Luncheon Award recipient and Women’s Fund founding member who has continued to exhibit excellence in service to her community or profession. To RSVP, call (309) 674-8730. For more information, visit communityfoundationci.org.
Tuesday, March 7th @Bradley University
“Navigating Uncertainty: Reframing Excellence in Leadership” is the topic of discussion at an exclusive speaking engagement hosted by the Bradley University Executive Development Center from 8 to 10:30am in the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center. Dr. Aaron Buchko, Dr. Larry Weinzimmer and Becky Wood, MBA will discuss the ways uncertainty can play a role in leadership, and offer solutions to these issues. For more information, call (309) 677-4420 or visit bit.ly/2jR8ic7.
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Check out Peoria Magazines’ Community Impact Calendar ... a comprehensive list of Peoria-area nonprofit events and fundraisers. Are your upcoming events listed? Help us keep the calendar up to date by sending your event information to info@peoriamagazines.com!
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Business growth thrives on networking… and we are in the business of supplying that atmosphere. Peoria Magazines' events are designed to introduce business leaders and potential clients to one another through face-to-face interaction. Sponsoring an event shows your company understands the power of creating a memorable impression long before you sign the first business deal.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information, visit peoriamagazines.com/events or call (309) 683-3060.
July 2017: Local Legends Reception
A reception to honor those who have had a lifetime of impact on the Peoria area.
July 27, 2017: 40 Leaders Alumni Social
A social event for alumni and presentation of the 40 Leaders Alumnus of the Year award.
November 2, 2017: 40 Leaders Under Forty
Recognizing the rising stars of central Illinois.
December 2017: Women of Influence Forum
Celebrating women who are making a difference in the region.
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