entrepreneurship

The Distillery Labs innovation hub in downtown Peoria enters its second year looking to build on initial momentum. Executive director Doug Cruitt says the small business incubator remains committed to its mission of helping emerging entrepreneurs develop their ideas and bring them to reality.

A new plan for the historic pump house building in Peoria Heights reimagines the space as a place to grow food businesses in the region.

After more than a decade in planning and development, and nearly a year of construction, the Distillery Labs Innovation Hub is close to opening in downtown Peoria.

StartABusinessGP.org and a SmartStart Dashboard went live Oct. 19 as an online guide for those looking to start or grow their business in Peoria.

Being a college student is difficult, as is running a small business. And doing both at the same time is not a challenge many are willing to take on, especially when your storefront doubles as your dorm room.

Bradley University’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program has risen in national rankings. A survey conducted by the Princeton Review for Entrepreneur…