I’ve had a hard time believing this move all along. To fathom that Peoria would not be home to the single most influential construction-business HQ in Illinois is difficult to say the least, especially if you’ve grown up knowing nothing less. I, along with many many others, am worried that Peoria will become a ghost town; dried up from failed economic activity that forces the people to move away saying “there is nothing left for me here.”
It cannot not be determined how exactly the relocation will affect Peoria, the most likely outcome can be predicted based on what has been researched & what is understood from both the company’s intentions and the city of Peoria’s intentions. In an article , Mayor Jim Ardis predicts that this is “going to have a real big impact… more our ego than what the real impact is. We’ve always boasted that Peoria is home of the world headquarters of Caterpillar.” It will be interesting to see how the livlihood of the town alters. Some are more positive and excited with Caterpillar’s announcement. There is suggestion for Peoria to become more of a “medical complex, developing as a tech center or as a hub for the arts.” Although nobody can see what the future withholds, this move can potentially be a great benefit to everyone involved or it can be a great tragedy to the community that calls Peoria home. Honestly, I think it depends on perspective and having a positive outlook on the situations life gives you. This is just another lemon, and whether Peoria chooses to make lemonade or not is up to the community.
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Grant Winkel
4/20/2018 11:24:11 am
What's up Jenna!! I read your first blog post and you have come a lonnggg way. I really enjoyed your blog post because I wanted to read more. I agree with your prediction that it is up to the Peoria community for how this ends up; I can see it going either way.
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