Greg and Dan talk to Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council as he expands on their discussion from last week about average weekly wages. Chris shares research on why Peoria’s wage numbers look so negative compared to other regions, pointing to factors like the overall economy and the manufacturing landscape. He also highlights a silver lining: the Peoria area benefits from lower housing costs and affordability compared to many other places. Plus, Chris explains how his team is studying future opportunities in energy, artificial intelligence, and other key areas that could shape the region’s growth.

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