https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/events/rss Events at my space. 2027-01-06T18:00:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20159

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Stacy Brooks, CEO of SKB Cyber LLC "Work Smarter with AI" Learn practical ways to use generative AI to save time, strengthen communication, improve marketing, and support everyday business tasks while keeping your voice authentic. \*\*\* Stacy Brooks frequently helps business owners and professionals use generative AI in practical, approachable ways. Her workshop will focus on how tools like ChatGPT or Claude can save time, improve communication, strengthen marketing, and help people work more efficiently without losing their authentic voice. \*\*\* Be sure to attend the Winning Wednesday Workshop Series at Distillery Labs! Learn from and engage with community leaders! The in-person session takes place at 201 SW Adams Street and is free and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop. Winning Wednesday Workshop's brief sessions are designed to work with your lunch break. Feel free to bring a meal with or purchase one from Chef Jeremy Washum's 'Reservations' residency at Cafe Distilled in the Main Lobby. It's the perfect time to learn something interesting, network, and catch a quick bite to eat supporting a local small business. What a treat, all under one roof! Distillery Labs is grateful to the passionate experts sharing invaluable insights with our region's vibrant community. Thanks for contributing to a City of Innovation. \-\-\- Distillery Labs \| 201 SW Adams St\. \| Peoria\, IL 61602 (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-09-09T17:00:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20244

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Adam Gurski, Owner/Operator of Adam Gurski Creative AI Without the Hype: Practical Tools You Can Use Today AI is not just for technology companies. In this accessible, demonstration-driven workshop, AI educator and software builder Adam Gurski shows how businesses, nonprofits, and everyday professionals can use AI to save time, improve marketing, organize information, create content, and reduce repetitive work. Attendees will learn how to write better prompts, evaluate AI-generated information, protect sensitive data, and identify practical workflows they can begin using immediately. No technical background is required. Adam has delivered AI workshops for libraries, schools, chambers of commerce, business owners, and community organizations across Central Illinois and has been featured on NPR Illinois. \*\*\* Be sure to attend the Winning Wednesday Workshop Series at Distillery Labs! Learn from and engage with community leaders! The in-person session takes place at 201 SW Adams Street and is free and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop. Winning Wednesday Workshop's brief sessions are designed to work with your lunch break. Feel free to bring a meal with or purchase one from Chef Jeremy Washum's 'Reservations' residency at Cafe Distilled in the Main Lobby. It's the perfect time to learn something interesting, network, and catch a quick bite to eat supporting a local small business. What a treat, all under one roof! Distillery Labs is grateful to the passionate experts sharing invaluable insights with our region's vibrant community. Thanks for contributing to a City of Innovation. \-\-\- Distillery Labs \| 201 SW Adams St\. \| Peoria\, IL 61602 (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-09-23T17:00:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20331

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Robbie Stokes, Founder of I TALK TO STRANGERS Foundation, Inc. From Strangers to Neighbors: Building a Culture of Peace, One Conversation at a Time A personal journey from a successful career in Washington, D.C., to traveling the world and discovering that the strangers we are taught to fear can become our greatest teachers, friends, and partners. Through stories of courage, rejection, cultural differences, kindness, and unexpected connections, explore how one simple conversation can break down stereotypes, create understanding, and transform the way we see one another. A vision of peacebuilding through conversation, youth engagement, community partnerships, social enterprise, and Peace Villages—showing how ordinary people can become Peace Talkers and help build a more connected world, one person, one conversation, one stranger at a time. \*\*\* \* Human connection & communication — building relationships with people from different backgrounds through conversation, listening, and storytelling. \* Peacebuilding & dialogue — using positive conversation, acceptance, and understanding to reduce division and create stronger communities. \* Community development — bringing people, organizations, businesses, and community members together around shared goals. \* Leadership & movement building — turning a personal idea into the ITTS movement and encouraging others to become leaders and Peace Talkers. \*\*\* Be sure to attend the Winning Wednesday Workshop Series at Distillery Labs! Learn from and engage with community leaders! The in-person session takes place at 201 SW Adams Street and is free and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop. Winning Wednesday Workshop’s brief sessions are designed to work with your lunch break. Feel free to bring a meal with or purchase one from Chef Jeremy Washum’s ‘Reservations’ residency at Cafe Distilled in the Main Lobby. It’s the perfect time to learn something interesting, network, and catch a quick bite to eat supporting a local small business. What a treat, all under one roof! Distillery Labs is grateful to the passionate experts sharing invaluable insights with our region’s vibrant community. Thanks for contributing to a City of Innovation. \-\-\- Distillery Labs \| 201 SW Adams St\. \| Peoria\, IL 61602 (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-10-14T17:00:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20031

Join us for Fail Club with Special Guest Speaker Chase Brower, COO of SWYCH Box The in-person meet-up takes place at Distillery Labs (201 SW Adams St.) Register for this FREE meet-up here: https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/events/21-oct-2026-fail-club-with-special-guest-speaker-chase-brower-coo-of-swych-box Chase is a passionate entrepreneur and problem-solver who knows firsthand how valuable your time is—especially when you're stuck waiting. That’s why he helped launch SWYCH Box: to turn idle time at EV charging stations into productive, refreshing moments. With a background in franchise ownership, real estate development, and building community-focused businesses, Chase brings operational expertise and creative energy to every aspect of SWYCH Box. Whether it's making your charging stop more enjoyable or expanding access to smart on-the-go amenities, Chase is driven by one goal: to help people get the most out of their day. \*\*\* Fail Club: Celebrating Lessons from the Unexpected On the 3rd Wednesday monthly, Distillery Labs hosts this unique gathering highlighting how every setback paves the way to a greater comeback. We provide an open setting focused on learning from professionals willing to share how their mishaps, unexpected detours, and outright failures have led to valuable new wins. Speakers offer their insights for the Club speaking/presenting for a bit then taking questions after. There is also time for everyone to share their stories or current challenge for which they're seeking guidance. Complimentary beverages are provided by Distillery Labs, and all are encouraged to hear and share first-hand experiences connecting with others who value resilience and innovation. Learn: Hear first-hand stories from individuals who turned their setbacks into setups for success. Network: Connect with a community that values resilience, innovation, and growth. Grow: Embrace the journey of entrepreneurship and self-development, bumps and all. \*\*\* Distillery Labs 201 SW Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602 DistilleryLabs.org (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-10-21T21:30:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20182

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Victoria Mikell, Growth Strategist of Mikell & Co. \*\*\* Be sure to attend the Winning Wednesday Workshop Series at Distillery Labs! Learn from and engage with community leaders! The in-person session takes place at 201 SW Adams Street and is free and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop. Winning Wednesday Workshop's brief sessions are designed to work with your lunch break. Feel free to bring a meal with or purchase one from Chef Jeremy Washum's 'Reservations' residency at Cafe Distilled in the Main Lobby. It's the perfect time to learn something interesting, network, and catch a quick bite to eat supporting a local small business. What a treat, all under one roof! Distillery Labs is grateful to the passionate experts sharing invaluable insights with our region's vibrant community. Thanks for contributing to a City of Innovation. \*\*\* Distillery Labs 201 SW Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602 (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-10-28T17:00:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20354

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Christina Schatsiek, Author of "Messages to her, from her, for her" \*\*\* Be sure to attend the Winning Wednesday Workshop Series at Distillery Labs! Learn from and engage with community leaders! The in-person session takes place at 201 SW Adams Street and is free and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop. Winning Wednesday Workshop’s brief sessions are designed to work with your lunch break. Feel free to bring a meal with or purchase one from Chef Jeremy Washum’s ‘Reservations’ residency at Cafe Distilled in the Main Lobby. It’s the perfect time to learn something interesting, network, and catch a quick bite to eat supporting a local small business. What a treat, all under one roof! Distillery Labs is grateful to the passionate experts sharing invaluable insights with our region’s vibrant community. Thanks for contributing to a City of Innovation. \*\*\* Distillery Labs 201 SW Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602 www.DistilleryLabs.org (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-11-04T18:00:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20129

Join us for Fail Club with Special Guest Speaker Amy Lambert, CEO of The EverJourney Studio! The in-person meet-up takes place in the Main Lobby of Distillery Labs. Register for this FREE meet-up here: https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/events/18-nov-2026-fail-club-with-special-guest-speaker-amy-lambert-ceo-of-the-everjourney-studio \*\*\* Fail Club: Celebrating Lessons from the Unexpected On the 3rd Wednesday monthly, Distillery Labs hosts this unique gathering highlighting how every setback paves the way to a greater comeback. We provide an open setting focused on learning from professionals willing to share how their mishaps, unexpected detours, and outright failures have led to valuable new wins. Speakers offer their insights for the Club speaking/presenting for a bit then taking questions after. There is also time for everyone to share their stories or current challenge for which they're seeking guidance. Complimentary beverages are provided by Distillery Labs, and all are encouraged to hear and share first-hand experiences connecting with others who value resilience and innovation. Learn: Hear first-hand stories from individuals who turned their setbacks into setups for success. Network: Connect with a community that values resilience, innovation, and growth. Grow: Embrace the journey of entrepreneurship and self-development, bumps and all. \*\*\* Distillery Labs 201 SW Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602 DistilleryLabs.org (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-11-18T22:30:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20353

Join us for Fail Club with Special Guest Speaker Christina Schatsiek, Author of "Messages to her, from her, for her" The in-person meet-up takes place in the Main Lobby of Distillery Labs. Register for this FREE meet-up here: https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/events/16-dec-2026-fail-club-christina-schatsiek \*\*\* Fail Club: Celebrating Lessons from the Unexpected On the 3rd Wednesday monthly, Distillery Labs hosts this unique gathering highlighting how every setback paves the way to a greater comeback. We provide an open setting focused on learning from professionals willing to share how their mishaps, unexpected detours, and outright failures have led to valuable new wins. Speakers offer their insights for the Club speaking/presenting for a bit then taking questions after. There is also time for everyone to share their stories or current challenge for which they’re seeking guidance. Complimentary beverages are provided by Distillery Labs, and all are encouraged to hear and share first-hand experiences connecting with others who value resilience and innovation. Learn: Hear first-hand stories from individuals who turned their setbacks into setups for success. Network: Connect with a community that values resilience, innovation, and growth. Grow: Embrace the journey of entrepreneurship and self-development, bumps and all. \*\*\* Distillery Labs 201 SW Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602 [DistilleryLabs.org](http://distillerylabs.org/) (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2026-12-16T22:30:00+00:00 https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/20402

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Mitchell Royster, Results Coach of Sandler by Wilcox & Associates “How to Sell to the Modern Buyer” The Focus is on how buying behavior has changed—and how sales professionals can adapt without abandoning the fundamentals of effective selling. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for prospecting, qualifying, navigating buyer conversations, and winning business in today’s more informed, multi-stakeholder sales environment. \*\*\* Be sure to attend the Winning Wednesday Workshop Series at Distillery Labs! Learn from and engage with community leaders! The in-person session takes place at 201 SW Adams Street and is free and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop. Winning Wednesday Workshop’s brief sessions are designed to work with your lunch break. Feel free to bring a meal with or purchase one from Chef Jeremy Washum’s ‘Reservations’ residency at Cafe Distilled in the Main Lobby. It’s the perfect time to learn something interesting, network, and catch a quick bite to eat supporting a local small business. What a treat, all under one roof! Distillery Labs is grateful to the passionate experts sharing invaluable insights with our region’s vibrant community. Thanks for contributing to a City of Innovation. \-\-\- Distillery Labs \| 201 SW Adams St\. \| Peoria\, IL 61602 (Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)]]>

2027-01-06T18:00:00+00:00