A consumer-advocacy website ranked the Peoria area one of the best places to start a business. The personal finance website, NerdWallet, ranked Peoria 10th out of 183 select metro areas. The study touted Peoria’s location to both Chicago and St. Louis, and listed Caterpillar and Bradley University as steady employers that help boost local business. Peoria was ranked the best community in the state to open a business.
Peoria ranked-high as new business spot
