Peoria was established in 1691 by Henri de Tonti. It was named after the Peoria tribe of the Illinois Confederation. Abraham Lincoln’s gave his speech against slavery on October 16, 1854 in Peoria.
Today, Peoria embraces cultural diversity as a growing vibrant education-oriented community with affordable housing and plenty of available retail space for new businesses. As a business-friendly community, Peoria welcomes all culturally inspiring residents and value-based businesses.
The City of Peoria is in a fast growing Illinois area for new businesses. In the spirit of enterprising early settlers, Peoria is in an ideal Illinois location where local individual creativity can thrive and where self-starter entrepreneurs can start their own dream business online or offline.
Business startups in retail sales, clothing, fashion, makeup, beauty, healthcare, legal, medical services, information technology, restaurants, online sales, cleaning services, beauty salons, barber shops, and construction are always in demand in a local growing community. Shop Local! Buy Local!