Office of Economic Development

The Economic Development Office is dedicated to supporting the Peoria business community. The Office works with businesses to provide information and funding to promote opportunities for economic growth. 

AmEx Shop Small Grants Program

Main Street America and AmEx have partnered to provide Small Business Grants of $20,000 to eligible small businesses. Applications are open now and accepted until Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. For more information and to apply, click the link below.

AmEx Shop Small Grant

Office Location

  1. Economic Development

    Email Economic Development

    Physical Address
    419 Fulton Street
    Suite 207
    Peoria, IL 61602

    Phone: 309-494-8640

Office of Economic Development Staff

  1. Kimberly Richardson

    Assistant City Manager

  2. Debbie Van Sickle

    Economic Development Manager

  3. Uriah Kilgallin

    Economic Development Specialist