Our History
Founded by Peoria real estate developer and community leader Marvin Goodman in 1971, Metro Centre has been close to the heart of our community for more than 50 years. Most of our stores are still locally owned and operated, and it shows. Just look at the friendly faces behind the registers, the unique selection of stores and our commitment to good old-fashioned service. Today, Metro Centre continues to be owned and operated by Goodman’s family with the same passion and community focus.
There's only one Metro Centre. Only in Peoria.
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In the News
Journal Star: (4/20/13) “Metro Centre embraces role as Peoria’s retail hot spot”
ABC HOI TV (4/23/21): “Cup of Joe: The 50’s Diner”
WCBU (12/2/21): “A 'postcard to Peoria': Augmented reality mural unveiled outside Metro Centre”
Journal Star (3/22/22): “Coming this year to Metro Centre in Peoria: Healthy (and tasty) casual food”
WCBU (4/28/22): “A New path Forward Comes into Focus for Peoria Camera Shop”
Journal Star (8/4/22): “How this couple went from family tragedy to setting up a popcorn business in Peoria”
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