TALENT ATTRACTION
GPLC helps employers attract talent by strengthening how Greater Peoria shows up, connects and delivers on opportunity. At the center of this work is Choose Greater Peoria, the region’s public-facing initiative showcasing Greater Peoria as a great place to live, work and play.
Today, GPLC is continuing to work with employers, educators and community partners to enhance local professional opportunities.
Talent Attraction Support
Through GPLC’s Investor Advantage, companies receive strategic consultation and support to help them attract high-quality candidates. This includes planning for recruit and executive visits, guidance on meeting structure and flow and thoughtful mapping of who candidates should meet, when and why.
The service also provides access to coordinated resources such as transportation, hospitality partnerships and curated event access, helping employers deliver a seamless, professional experience that reflects Greater Peoria.
Support scales based on investor level, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a consistent, high-quality experience.
Underlying it all is Positive Peoria, helping reinforce a clear, compelling narrative about the region.
Strategic guidance and personalized support to maximize the impact of your talent attraction efforts.
Investors receive expert consultation, visit planning assistance, and tailored recommendations designed to help candidates connect with the region, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen recruiting outcomes.
Curated tools, partnerships, and experiences that help you showcase Greater Peoria and create a seamless candidate journey.
From recruitment resources and signature community experiences to hospitality and transportation connections, investors gain access to assets that make attracting and engaging talent easier, more memorable, and more effective.
Summer Internship Programs
We build long-term talent pipelines by connecting students to real opportunities in Greater Peoria.
GPLC works with employers and educational partners to expand access to internships, create stronger pathways into local careers and increase the likelihood that emerging talent chooses to stay. These efforts are designed to align with employer needs while giving participants incentive to live and work in Greater Peoria.