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We’re just one week away from EP!C Bon Appetit! 🌟 As we count down the days, we’re celebrating the incredible sponsors who make this event—and our mission—possible. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our Emerald Sponsors—a powerhouse group of businesses and organizations that are dedicated to creating opportunities and empowering individuals with disabilities. 💚 Their generosity fuels EP!C’s programs, from job training to community engagement, ensuring that those we serve can reach their full potential. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Emerald Sponsors: ✨ Busey Bank ✨ Professional Therapy Services, Inc. ✨ Sikich ✨ Oberlander Alarm Systems Inc ✨ OSF HealthCare ✨ Precision Planting ✨ CEFCU ✨ Shared Blessings Blessings ✨ COUNTRY Financial® with Jason Milam and Josh Riekena Your support drives inclusion, independence, and innovation for individuals with disabilities. We are truly grateful for your impact! Stay tuned as we continue to recognize the incredible sponsors who help make EP!C Bon Appetit an unforgettable event! 🎉 #EPICBonAppetit #SponsorSpotlight #EmeraldSponsors #BuseyBank #OSFHealthCare #PrecisionPlanting #CEFCU #SIKICH #SharedBlessings #CommunitySupport #EmpowerInclusion #InvestInOurMission #7DaysToGo

Missed the live show? No worries! You can now listen to the recording of The Greg and Dan Show featuring our special guest Chef Amanda Freitag, as they talk all about Bon Appétit happening on March 20th! Catch up on all the exciting details and behind-the-scenes insights by listening here: https://lnkd.in/gxEmF3ut #epicbonappetit #chefamandafreitag #greganddanshow #WMBDRadio #supportepic #peoriaevents #InclusiveDining #bonappetit2025 #FoodieEvent #listennow

The countdown to EP!C Bon Appètit continues—just 9 days to go! Each day, we’re taking a moment to recognize the generous sponsors who make this event possible and help us further our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our Platinum Sponsor, Advanced Medical Transport! Their unwavering support ensures that EP!C can continue providing meaningful opportunities, innovative services, and resources to the individuals we serve. We are beyond grateful for their investment in our mission and their dedication to making a positive impact in our community. Thank you, Advanced Medical Transport, for believing in our mission and helping us create a more inclusive world! Stay tuned as we highlight more incredible sponsors in the days ahead! #epicbonappetit #SponsorSpotlight #advancedmedicaltransport #thankyou #communitysupport #weareepic #EmpowerInclusion #investinourmission #9daystogo

We’re officially counting down—only 10 days to go until our 14th Annual EP!C Bon Appétit! Over the next 10 days, we’ll be highlighting the incredible sponsors who make this event possible and help us fulfill our mission of supporting individuals with disabilities. Today, we are thrilled to thank our Presenting Sponsors, Carle Health and Bob & Susie Hall, for their remarkable generosity and commitment to creating a brighter, more inclusive future. Their dedication allows us to continue providing meaningful programs, innovative services, and life-changing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stay tuned for more sponsor spotlights in the days ahead! We can’t wait to celebrate with you at our 14th Annual EP!C Bon Appétit with Chef Amanda Freitag! #epicbonappetit #SponsorSpotlight #thankyou #CommunitySupport #weareepic #investinourmission #makingadifference #countingdown #10daystogo

We are always so grateful to our community supporters for creating opportunities that give back. We recently got to thank and accept funds from 2 organizations. The Peoria and Pekin York Rite Masons group who chose us to support this year and Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) our Chuck A Puck activity at a recent game. Anyone can host a Third Party Fundraiser that helps support our mission. From car washes and lemonade stands to corporate giving campaigns and Club/Organization activities, the sky's the limit. Do you have a creative way to give back? Contact us at epicdevelopment@epicci.org #thirdpartyfundraiser #commUNITY #giveback #donation #EPICpartner #supportlocal #movingourmission #empower #inspire #beEPIC

🎙️ Exciting news! Tune into The Greg and Dan Show on March 10th—special guest Chef Amanda Freitag will be calling in to talk all things Bon Appétit, happening March 20th! 🍽️✨ Tune in at 8:15 AM and get the inside scoop on this incredible event! 🎧📻 Listen live at https://lnkd.in/gF7vjYni or on 1470 & 100.3 WMBD. Don’t miss it! #EPICBonAppetit #ChefAmandaFreitag #GregAndDanShow #WMBDRadio #SupportEPIC #PeoriaEvents #InclusiveDining #BonAppetit2025 #FoodieEvent #PeoriaIL

Whether you were able to get a ticket as a guest or not, the online bidding site for our 14th Annual EP!C Bon Appétit with Chef Amanda Freitag is NOW OPEN! Browse through and bid on amazing items in the Silent Auction and try your luck at winning one of two luxury jewelry items in our Bremer Jewelry Premier Prize Drawing. Bid early. Bid often. & Good Luck! https://lnkd.in/gRYfT2da Auctions & drawings will close around 8:30pm during the event on March 20th. Need not be present to win.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! At EP!C, we believe that a diagnosis does not define a person’s worth. Everyone deserves to be seen for their strengths, talents, and potential—not just their challenges. "My diagnosis affects how I process information, it does not determine my value." This month, we are highlighting stories, voices, and experiences that break down barriers and celebrate the unique abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities. Join us in spreading awareness, advocating for inclusion, and embracing the incredible value that every individual brings to our community. #DDAM2025 #inclusionmatters #epicopportunities #abilitiesnotlabels #BeEpic

With funding received from the FY2025 State Budget, we are excited to announce a wage increase for our union members with the addition of a handful of non-union positions. As the next FY2026 budget is being passed, we encourage you to stay up to date with our advocacy efforts in securing support for our funding in this next year. The goal remains to demand a professional wage vs minimum wage.

EP!C Employee of the Month of January: Taylor Siedel! Join us in celebrating Taylor Siedel as our January Employee of the Month! Taylor’s impact at EP!C goes far beyond her role. She’s always ready to lend a hand—not just to her department but across multiple teams—creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can better serve individuals. Her dedication shines in every aspect of her work, whether she’s brainstorming innovative ideas, collaborating with peers, or representing EP!C in the community. As an active member of YPGP, in leadership classes at the Chamber, and apart of our Culture Committee, Taylor truly embodies teamwork, leadership, and the EP!C mission every day. Thank you, Taylor, for your commitment, positivity, and passion—we are grateful for everything you do! #EPICEmployeeOfTheMonth #EPICImpact #ThankYouTaylor #Teamwork #MakingADifference