About Us

Based in Peoria, Illinois, Central Illinois Business Publishers is the foremost business, social and arts resource in the region. Whatever your interest, you’re sure to find it covered on peoriamagazines.com.

In conjunction with our magazines, website and weekly newsletter, Central Illinois Perspective, CIBP sponsors the annual 40 Leaders Under Forty awards ceremony, recognizing our community's rising young stars.

Central Illinois Business Publishers was recognized as the 2006-2007 Corporate Partner by the Central Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).

Our Magazines

Our magazine publications include:

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Peoria magazines

Our Staff


CIBP was founded in 1989 by the late David C. and Jan Benson Wright, and has been solely owned by Jan since 1997.


Our Readers

Our readers are members of the "I" crowd: intelligent, informed, involved, and inquisitive. They are strong-minded community and business leaders who live the lives they enjoy and make central Illinois their home.


CIBP is a member of:

  • Illinois Chamber of Commerce
  • Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
  • East Peoria Chamber of Commerce
  • Morton Chamber of Commerce
  • Better Business Bureau
  • The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
  • National Association of Women Business Owners
  • Peoria Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau

 

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