Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and Danielle Scarzello from gBETA about the signature programs at Distillery Labs in Peoria. Danielle explains what gBETA is, how the cohorts work, and details the contest and application process.

The gBETA Distillery Labs 2026 contest deadline is March 8th, with the program running from April 3rd – May 22nd, and applications are available at www.distillerylabs.org

They also shares the broader economic impact for the region, and both highlight success stories happening within the entrepreneurial community.