Distillery Labs

The Illinois Startup Manifesto is LIVE. Founder-first. Give-first. Ego-last. Take the Oath. Read the vision. Build the future. distillerylabs.org/the-illinois-s… What stands out most to you? Let’s talk about it—reply and tag someone who should see this.

From brick & mortar to startup hub 🧑‍🍳 Chef Jeremy Washum is bringing Reservations to Distillery Labs. Think: quick lunches, chef-driven specials, & community spirit — all under one innovation-packed roof. Opening soon. Come hungry. 📖 pjstar.com/story/lifestyl…

Thank you, Greater Peoria. 💙 Yesterday’s block party was packed with food, music, ideas, and serious energy. We’re grateful for every founder, friend, and future builder who showed up. Let’s keep that momentum rolling—Year Two starts now. #DistilleryTurns1 #ThankYouPeoria

🎉 Just 2 days to go until the gBETA Distillery Labs Showcase! We can’t wait to celebrate Peoria’s startup scene with YOU! 🚀 🍹 Free bar 🎓 5 startups 🤝 Big connections See you July 2 @ Distillery Labs! RSVP → ow.ly/zp1150Wiru6 #gBETA #StartupShowcase #PeoriaIL

🚨 Save the date: July 2! Celebrate innovation in Peoria at the gBETA Distillery Labs Showcase featuring 5 incredible startups 🎉 🎓 enterN, Glass Logic, Midwest BioProcessing Center, Omneurex & Rehab Ranger 🍸 Free bar & apps 🎟 RSVP now → ow.ly/2Z8h50W75PB

What does #EconDevWeek sound like? Tune in to our interview on The Greg & Dan Show 🎙️ We talked startups, Peoria’s momentum, and what’s ahead. 🎧 Catch the replay: ow.ly/fQVi50VRfWr 📍 Don’t miss the Startup Showcase this Tuesday: ow.ly/1xah50VRfWs

🚨 Just days away! The #StartupShowcase hits @DistilleryLabs this Tuesday, May 13. Live demos. Founder insights. Real stories about Why Peoria? ⏰ 5–7 PM | 📍 Peoria 🎟️ Free event – RSVP now: ow.ly/EXxt50VPwUe #WhyPeoria #DistilleryLabs #StartupGP #EconDevWeek

🔥 We’re lighting up the lab for #EconDevWeek! The Startup Showcase hits Distillery Labs May 13. Come meet the founders building Peoria’s future. RSVP now → ow.ly/REUQ50VNM6b #StartupShowcase #WhyPeoria #DistilleryLabs #StartupGP

Peoria-based ShotHawk LLC is turning heads 👀 with its autonomous, AI-powered response tech — ShotHawk Spot — designed to detect & neutralize active threats. 🚀 Incubated Distillery Labs + backed by @gBetaStartups 🔗ow.ly/Kz0w50VNNe1

💡 Big Idea 2025 Finals is here! Four student-led startups will pitch their ventures for a chance to win $12,000 in funding. Come support the next generation of innovators! 🗓️ April 22 | ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 Peplow Pavilion, Hayden-Clark Alumni Center Open to the public!

🎤 This Thursday! Join us for Rock Stars… Revisited at Distillery Labs — a LIVE podcast taping w/ top entrepreneurs. 📅 March 26 | 🕔 5PM Check-in | 🎙️ 5:30PM Panel 📍 Peoria, IL | 🎟 FREE Be part of the audience! 🔗 RSVP: ow.ly/aLRq50Vnysc #RockStarsRevisited

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎤 Rock Stars… Revisited is happening March 26 at Distillery Labs! 🔥 LIVE podcast taping 🔥 Networking & insights 🔥 FREE & open to all! 📅 March 26 | 5PM Check-in | 5:30PM Panel 📍 Peoria, IL 🔗 RSVP now: ow.ly/S3LU50Vk7Bm

🚀 2 WEEKS TO GO! 🎤 Rock Stars… Revisited is coming to Distillery Labs on March 26! Be part of a LIVE podcast taping with top entrepreneurs. 📅 March 26 | 🎙 5:30PM Panel 📍 Peoria, IL | 🎟 FREE event! 🔗 RSVP now: ow.ly/AA8K50VhqZZ #RockStarsRevisited

🎤 Be part of a LIVE podcast taping! 🚀 Join us at Distillery Labs on March 26th for Rock Stars… Revisited! A dynamic panel featuring top innovators & entrepreneurs. 🕔 Check-in: 5PM | 🎙️ Panel: 5:30PM 🎟️ FREE & Open to the public! 🔗 RSVP: ow.ly/tBga50VaoXX

🚨 24 HOURS LEFT! Founders—this is your last chance to join gBETA Distillery Labs! 🚀 💡 Investor-ready pitch coaching Our alumni have raised $2M+—are you next? ⏳ Apply NOW: gener8tor.com/gbeta/distille… 📢 Know a founder who needs this? Tag them!

#GrantOpportunity @Founders1stCDC is excited to announce a total of $100,000 will be awarded to 25 diverse-led business owners in the State of Illinois. Yes, even if you're in #Peoria! Deadline = February 6. Apply now buff.ly/47CFQSx #ChicagoJobCreatorsGrant

Illinois Launches Back-To-Business Grant Program For New Businesses buff.ly/3a0RwkR PLEASE READ… The deadline to apply is January 11, 2024, to be considered for the grant. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. #back2biz #smallbusiness #grants

👨‍⚕️🔬 Dr. Jonathan Handler, clinical informaticist at #OSFHealthCare, recently contributed his expertise to the President's Cancer Panel, shaping the future of patient navigation. Read more buff.ly/3QKYjG0 #CancerCare #Healthcare #Innovation #Peoria #Illinois #Oncology

Peoria-area startup SparkLearn raises $800k to market & scale their SaaS platform. Read more buff.ly/3ujwrBr #innovation #startups #edtech #saas #entrepreneurship #vc #funding #morton #illinois #greaterpeoria

Here is your chance to give back. Distillery Labs is launching an Entrepreneurial Advisory Council. Apply now at buff.ly/40O0Ioc Deadline is Wed, Nov 22, 11:59pm CT. Don't miss out! #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #community #impact #peoria #illinois