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Distillery Labs Bringing people, ideas, and resources together so the future of our community can be inspired by our Peoria's entrepreneurs and innovators 🧠
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!!! CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER! Fail Club w/Special Guest Speaker Chase Brower, SWYCH Box COO !!!Distillery Labs Co...
06/17/2026

!!! CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER! Fail Club w/Special Guest Speaker Chase Brower, SWYCH Box COO !!!

Distillery Labs Community, please note tonight's 6/17 Fail Club has been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions projected to affect the area. We look forward to Chase returning at a later date.

Please check DistilleryLabs.org for upcoming events, and do join us again soon.

Stay safe,

The Distillery Labs Team

https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/events/17-jun-2026-fail-club-with-special-guest-speaker-chase-brower-coo-of-swych-box

WEDNESDAY 6/17 at 4:30pm-6pm don’t miss this FREE gathering open to the public. Fail Club with Special Guest Speaker Cha...
06/16/2026

WEDNESDAY 6/17 at 4:30pm-6pm don’t miss this FREE gathering open to the public. Fail Club with Special Guest Speaker Chase Brower, COO of SWYCH Box! In-person at Distillery Labs' MakerSpace (201 SW Adams St. Peoria, IL).

Free RSVP Here: https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/events/17-jun-2026-fail-club-with-special-guest-speaker-chase-brower-coo-of-swych-box

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.

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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.

06/09/2026

Daring greatly...

Every weekend...

With a new idea 💡...

New perspective...

And a new founder, creating the next solution to the world's problems...

One episode at a time.

THIS...is the Distillery Labs Podcast 🎙️



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Who's coming? Wednesday 6/10 at 12pm-1pm, don't miss Winning Wednesday Workshop: Kurt Norris, Investor! Learn directly f...
06/08/2026

Who's coming? Wednesday 6/10 at 12pm-1pm, don't miss Winning Wednesday Workshop: Kurt Norris, Investor! Learn directly from a seasoned Angel Investor with Illini Angels and Central Illinois Angels.

The in-person session takes place at Distillery Labs (201 SW Adams St.) and is FREE and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop.

FREE Registration here: https://distillerylabs.proximity.app/events/10-jun-2026-winning-wednesday-workshop-kurt-norris-investor

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Kurt retired from Caterpillar after 35 years of international service. Most recently he was a Vice President for the Global Rental and Used Equipment Division and was responsible for the communication and development of the Corporate Rental Strategy. He has extensive knowledge of Global P & L’s, Cash Flow Statements and Balance Sheets and was responsible for the profitability of several multibillion global dollar divisions over the course of his career. He has developed an acute understanding of currency exchange rate implications on margin decisions and sourcing negotiations.

Since retirement Kurt has experience in developing strategic plans and growing Nonprofit Organizations. Through the Nonprofit Network he is focused on supporting underserved communities.

Every founder needs to know these 👇...That all of these resources are FREE and are everywhere...From Peoria, Illinois to...
06/04/2026

Every founder needs to know these 👇...

That all of these resources are FREE and are everywhere...

From Peoria, Illinois to the rest of the country!

But these aren't all the resources you can get...

And these are definitely resources to use to start building!

It's up to YOU to use them!



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Your idea IS profitable...It's just about finding out how...Through:1️⃣ Testing your idea2️⃣ Gaining feedback and resour...
06/02/2026

Your idea IS profitable...

It's just about finding out how...

Through:
1️⃣ Testing your idea
2️⃣ Gaining feedback and resources
3️⃣ Having the courage to try again

DON'T isolate yourself from building your idea...

Being PATIENT is what counts...



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Entrepreneurship is more than just profit...It's the idea!Why the founder founded the business in the first place...Buil...
06/02/2026

Entrepreneurship is more than just profit...

It's the idea!

Why the founder founded the business in the first place...

Building something new to benefit the world!

The Tazewell County Small Business Conference is an example of that...

Where small business owners from across the county came to learn more about...

Building...

Experimenting...

And connecting!

Thank you for all who came!!



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