This week, State Representative Ryan Spain spoke at a Hammer Swing event to commemorate the start of demolition and renovations for the new 40,000-square-foot Distillery Labs start-up innovation center in downtown Peoria. Spain said the new facility represents the innovative future of Peoria and the state to harness energy, talent and the entrepreneurial spirit to spur job creation and economic growth. Once completed in 2024, the facility will be a resource for entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses.