Startup Peoria: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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A growing movement of young entrepreneurs is taking the region by storm.

For years, popular opinion has dictated that to be successful in science, technology or startup ventures, one must relocate to Silicon Valley, the U.S. hub for technological innovation and venture capital. But the myth that businesses can only grow in northern California is being debunked as entrepreneurial communities sprout and flourish all across the country. Today, the next great business idea can come from anywhere.