Testimonials

"Can't wait to see the facility when the new construction is done. It'll be great for Peoria to have such a showpiece meeting facility." 
           - Gina Edwards, VP of Marketing and Communications for the Heart of Illinois 
           United Way

"On a scale of 1-10, my experience at the Civic Center was definitely a 10. Every request I had from my first contact through my last was met with a smiling face, responding, 'Sure, No problem'."
          - Jill Keel, Caterpillar Inc.

"Many persons attending the Church of the Brethren annual conference commented on the design of the Civic Center building, with Carver Arena, the Exhibit Halls, the Theater and other meeting rooms being in close proximity to each other. It appears the expansion that is now underway will provide additional meeting space."
          - Lerry W. Fogle, Conference Executive Director, Church of the Brethren annual
          conference

"Over the years that the Washington Community High School Prom has been held at the Peoria Civic Center I have had the pleasure to get to know the catering staff, which is top notch. I know that all I have to do is ask and there will be an equitable solution. I would not hesitate to recommend your facility and staff to anyone who needs to put on an event. I am already lined up to use the facility next year and to be in the new ballroom in 2008."
          - James Tenhaken, Head Junior Class Sponsor for Washington Community High
          School

"Incomparable operation. I tell other venues they should learn from Peoria. Your organization makes this market more attractive than the size of the city or quality of the venue would normally warrant. Peoria benefits from Debbie Ritschel and a staff that makes people want to do a show in your city. I always think of Peoria in considering markets for shows I represent."
          - David Bucksner, President, Exceptional Artists