East Peoria, Illinois

Greater Peoria 2030 Campaign Officially Launched

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Monday, September 13, 2021

PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of Peoria Area organizations is kicking off the decade-long campaign Greater Peoria 2030 with the goal of growing the Greater Peoria Area population and economy.

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PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of Peoria Area organizations is kicking off the decade-long campaign Greater Peoria 2030 with the goal of growing the Greater Peoria Area population and economy.
"Greater Peoria 2030 will amplify the facts and stories we know to be true about the Greater Peoria Area that this is a truly special place to live, work and grow through greater affordability and connectivity that translates into a better overall quality of life for all."
"One of the things we really want to highlight with the Greater Peoria 2030 campaign is the people," said Joshua Albrecht, Chief Marketing Officer for Discover Peoria.
In the long-term, the Greater Peoria 2030 campaign will measure each of the following key performance indicators in five- to 10-year increments:

WPEO Celebrates Significant Increase In Number Of Contracts With Women Business Owners

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Friday, March 6, 2020

East Peoria, Illinois, WPEO, Professional certification

WPEO, as a regional partner organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), facilitates the certification process.

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WPEO, as a regional partner organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), facilitates the certification process.
This includes significant accomplishments in support of WPEO women's business enterprises and the women's business community.
"Many of the region's top corporations are WPEO Corporate Members and committed to doing business with certified WBEs.
We help them make valuable connections with businesses owned by women," said WPEO President & Founder Dr. Marsha Firestone.

Copy Graphics, Inc. dba Mrs. Paper Wins Two WPEO 2019 Access Awards for Most Done Deals In New York State & New Jersey

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

East Peoria, Illinois, WPEO, 501(c) organization, Organizations

Mrs. Paper was awarded with the Access New York State Award and the Access New Jersey Award for achieving the most contracts completed with agencies in both states during the challenge period of April 2018 through March 2019.

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Mrs. Paper was awarded with the Access New York State Award and the Access New Jersey Award for achieving the most contracts completed with agencies in both states during the challenge period of April 2018 through March 2019.
Hindenburg is an active member of WPEO and other organizations that champion the advancement of women in business.
The Done Deals Challenge helps annually assess WPEO's contributions to increasing business activity, overall and also between WBEs and members of the WPEO and WBENC organizations.
WPEO is incorporated in the state of New York and is recognized as a 501(c) (3) organization.

WPEO Announces Significant Increases in Number of Contracts With Women Business Owners

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Friday, March 8, 2019

Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Business models, East Peoria, Illinois, WPEO, Female entrepreneurs

Given the changing landscape of business, what can we do differently to increase the likelihood of business success?

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Given the changing landscape of business, what can we do differently to increase the likelihood of business success?
WPEO President & Founder Dr. Marsha Firestone said, "As much as we want business to be a level playing field, women entrepreneurs face significant challenges.
Sponsors for the 2019 Awards Breakfast include:
The Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO) is a regional affiliate of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's premier third-party certification organization for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs).
The mission of the WPEO is to create increased access to business opportunities for WBEs.

Tessellate Studio Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

East Peoria, Illinois, WPEO, Tessellate, Songs

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tessellate Studio, a business specializing in innovative architectural, exhibit, and experiential design, is proud to announce national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's President Educational Organization (WPEO), a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tessellate Studio, a business specializing in innovative architectural, exhibit, and experiential design, is proud to announce national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's President Educational Organization (WPEO), a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
"I am thrilled Tessellate is recognized nationally as a woman-owned business, and am excited to be part of the journey towards more women-owned companies," said Emily Conrad, President, Tessellate Studio.
WBENC's national standard of certification implemented by the Name of RPO is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection.
The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

WPEO-NY & DC Are RPO Host Councils for 2019 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair

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Monday, February 11, 2019

East Peoria, Illinois, WPEO

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO) is pleased to announce that its New York and Washington, D.C. offices are the Regional Partner Organizations serving as host councils for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO) is pleased to announce that its New York and Washington, D.C. offices are the Regional Partner Organizations serving as host councils for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair.
The 2019 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair Host Committee is co-chaired by Jennifer Collins, President & CEO of JDC Events and Lynne Marie Finn, President & CEO of Broadleaf Results, Inc.
Host Committee members are WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) from a multitude of industries representing the Host Councils.
In addition, they serve as spokespeople on behalf of the 2019 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair to local, regional and national media outlets, to reach prospective constituents with interest in the development of WBEs.

WPEO Announces Award Winning Done Deals™ Completed This Year With Women Business Enterprises

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Friday, September 28, 2018

Economy, Business, East Peoria, Illinois, WPEO, Business models, Entrepreneurship

Being officially certified as a woman-owned diverse supplier can result in opportunities previously inaccessible to women's business enterprises.

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Being officially certified as a woman-owned diverse supplier can result in opportunities previously inaccessible to women's business enterprises.
WPEO corporate members who received this year's awards underscored the importance of supply chain diversity in their business strategies.
The 2018 WPEO Done Deals Award Winners are:
WBE Done Deals Champion Award Coranet Corp.
Access New York City Award Coranet Corp.
Access New York State Award Copy Graphics, DBA Mrs. Paper
Dr. Marsha Firestone, WPEO President and Founder, said "This year we are seeing continued growth in the number of contracts executed with certified women business enterprises a 7.2% increase over last year.
The mission of the WPEO is to create increased access to business opportunities for WBEs.