Distillery Labs

?? Entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers—this one’s for you! Join us at Distillery Labs on March 26th for Rock Stars… Revisited, a special live podcast panel featuring industry leaders discussing innovation, entrepreneurship, and success. ??? Panelists include: ? Kathryn Spitznagle (Rock Star Millennials Podcast) ? Danielle Scarzello (gener8tor gbeta) ? Caroline LaHood (ColorForge) ? Nate Domenighini (gener8tor) ? Samm Hutchison (Bear's Bites) ? Jennifer Rosa (Pretendly LLC) ?? Distillery Labs, Peoria, IL ?? Check-in & Refreshments: 5:00 PM ?? Panel + Q&A: 5:30 PM ?? FREE & open to the public! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, connect, and be part of a LIVE studio audience. ?? RSVP here: https://ow.ly/Cs7r50Vap6P #DistilleryLabs #Entrepreneurship #PodcastTaping #Innovation #RockStarsRevisited

? 24 HOURS LEFT! Founders & entrepreneurs—this is your last chance to join gBETA Distillery Labs! ?? If you’re ready to refine your pitch, attract investors, and scale your business, this accelerator is your fast track to success. ?? Fundraising & investor connections ?? KPI-driven growth strategies ?? Expert mentorship & hands-on coaching Our alumni have raised $2M+, and we’re looking for the next wave of high-growth startups to join the program. ?? Deadline: TOMORROW! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gqHv3EmZ Tag a founder who NEEDS this opportunity! ?? #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #gBETA #PeoriaStartups #InvestorReady

****8 DAYS until the application closes for gBETA Distillery Labs Spring cohort!**** Still have questions about the program? Wondering if YOU are the right fit? Doubting if your idea has steam to take off and grow? Come out to Distillery Labs TONIGHT, 2/20, from 5-6:30pm. I'll provide liquid courage and plenty of info for you. Plus, we have a killer event for the whole family called Slices & Startups, where we'll have pizza and get your kids hooked on entrepreneurship too. So- don't miss out, join us! #peoria #illinois #entrepreneurship #founder #startabusiness #startup #startuplife #sharktankobsessed #raisecapital #growth #scalable #vc #investing #founderlife #entrepreneur #startabiz

We are honored to be a part of the amazing collaboration & community that is happening throughout the Illinois Innovation Network.

?? From $27,500 to $2 MILLION in just two years! ?? The gBETA Distillery Labs program, powered by gener8tor, has made remarkable strides in accelerating startup success. By the end of 2024, our participating startups have collectively raised an impressive $2M! Spring 2024 alumni—Afterfund, Galacto, and ShotHawk—each closed six-figure funding rounds. ShotHawk is making waves, piloting 30 units across Peoria, adding an investor to their board, and filing a patent. ?? Congratulations to Danielle Scarzello and Nate Domenighini for their leadership in driving innovation and economic growth in the Peoria startup ecosystem. ??? Watch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/uRoK50UZxUC #StartupSuccess #EconomicGrowth #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PeoriaStartups ??

Attention Central Illinois startups, investors and ecosystem builders: There are some great opportunities to connect, learn and grow happening in a couple weeks thanks to our good friends at Innovate Springfield & University of Illinois Springfield (Feb. 11-13). https://lnkd.in/gvPK6qgP

??? Calling all startup founders and innovators! The gBETA Accelerator Program is back, and we’re looking for?5 (five) ambitious entrepreneurs?ready to elevate their business. ?Over 7 weeks (3/27/2025 - 5/16/2025), we’ll help you: ?? Focus on measurable KPIs ??Fine-tune your investor pitch ??Build powerful connections with mentors ??Prepare for the next big step: venture funding The best part? This program is?completely free to founders. ? We’re searching for startups that: ??? Have an MVP and a strong team. ???Are scalable and built for venture capital backing. ???Are ready to make 2025 your breakthrough year. ? Apply by 2/28/2025?to secure your spot! ? https://lnkd.in/gqHv3EmZ ?The future won’t wait. Let’s build it together.?

??? The clock is ticking!?Applications for?Fortress Bank's Bank Tank Pitch Competition?close on?January 17th, 2025?– don’t miss your shot at?$20,000 in funding?to grow your startup! ??? Pitch your idea. Gain exposure. Win big. ?? ?Apply now:?Bank Tank Application Link https://lnkd.in/gYtuwzU8 ?? Event hosted at:?Distillery Labs, Peoria Tag a founder who needs to jump on this ASAP! #StartupPeoria #BankTank #InnovationHub gener8tor Distillery Labs Illinois Innovation Network Bradley Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation OSF Innovation Peoria NEXT Innovation Center Choose Greater Peoria

? Join us today for an evening of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Greater Peoria region! Starting at 4:00 PM, we’ll have a cocktail hour to connect with founders, followed by “Shark Tank” style pitches at 5:30 PM, where you’ll see innovative ideas come to life. From 7:00 PM, stick around for the Founder After Party—a perfect opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors. If you can’t attend in person, join the livestream on Facebook or YouTube. Let’s celebrate innovation together! ?? Youtube details: https://ow.ly/VpRL50Tm4HI #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Peoria

Thanks for having our Executive Director, Doug Cruitt, MBA-HCM, on the show last Friday, Greg Batton & Dan Diorio! We love that you called him a "knucklehead"! You get him...you really get him. ?? https://lnkd.in/gieKTtVM