Illinois DCEO
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The official account of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
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Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the first step in the grant process: pre-qualification.
📅 Wednesday, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
📅 Wednesday, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the first step in the grant process: pre-qualification.
📅 Wednesday, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
📅 Wednesday, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
Roscoe Street in Chicago was named one of Time Out’s coolest streets in the world!
Full of trendy restaurants, breweries, and shops, Roscoe Street is a perfect place to visit on your next trip to Illinois. 🍽️ 🛍️ #EnjoyIllinois
Read more – www.timeout.com/travel/coole...
Full of trendy restaurants, breweries, and shops, Roscoe Street is a perfect place to visit on your next trip to Illinois. 🍽️ 🛍️ #EnjoyIllinois
Read more – www.timeout.com/travel/coole...
The 31 coolest streets in the world in 2025
Food, fun, culture and community – these streets have it all
www.timeout.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Roscoe Street in Chicago was named one of Time Out’s coolest streets in the world!
Full of trendy restaurants, breweries, and shops, Roscoe Street is a perfect place to visit on your next trip to Illinois. 🍽️ 🛍️ #EnjoyIllinois
Read more – www.timeout.com/travel/coole...
Full of trendy restaurants, breweries, and shops, Roscoe Street is a perfect place to visit on your next trip to Illinois. 🍽️ 🛍️ #EnjoyIllinois
Read more – www.timeout.com/travel/coole...
As we close out #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, DCEO is highlighting the Midwest SOARRING Foundation in Lyons. The Foundation works toward repatriation, protects sacred sites, and educates the public on Native American cultural issues. Learn more – www.midwestsoarring.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
As we close out #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, DCEO is highlighting the Midwest SOARRING Foundation in Lyons. The Foundation works toward repatriation, protects sacred sites, and educates the public on Native American cultural issues. Learn more – www.midwestsoarring.org
ICYMI: DCEO joined local state lawmakers and leaders to celebrate Alton’s historic win – becoming one of the first communities in Illinois to launch citywide, enterprise-grade fiber internet infrastructure. 🖥️
Read more – bit.ly/3LXqByA
Read more – bit.ly/3LXqByA
AltonWorks FiberNet now live: Enterprise-grade fiber broadband available to Alton residents
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November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
ICYMI: DCEO joined local state lawmakers and leaders to celebrate Alton’s historic win – becoming one of the first communities in Illinois to launch citywide, enterprise-grade fiber internet infrastructure. 🖥️
Read more – bit.ly/3LXqByA
Read more – bit.ly/3LXqByA
Bolstered by the State’s Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program, 47 small businesses across Illinois will receive $10 million in funding to help them create and retain jobs, improve efficiency, and grow local economies. #BeInIllinois
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Bolstered by the State’s Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program, 47 small businesses across Illinois will receive $10 million in funding to help them create and retain jobs, improve efficiency, and grow local economies. #BeInIllinois
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
DCEO is continuing our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth celebration, highlighting WBK Engineering, a Native American-owned engineering company located in St. Charles.
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
November 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
DCEO is continuing our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth celebration, highlighting WBK Engineering, a Native American-owned engineering company located in St. Charles.
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
DCEO’s Office of Trade & Investment (OTI) is live at #MEDICA2025 🌎
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
DCEO’s Office of Trade & Investment (OTI) is live at #MEDICA2025 🌎
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
Learn more about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) Grant Program through an informational webinar with OE3.
📅 Monday, Nov. 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn more – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
📅 Monday, Nov. 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn more – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program
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November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Learn more about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) Grant Program through an informational webinar with OE3.
📅 Monday, Nov. 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn more – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
📅 Monday, Nov. 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn more – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
Big news for Illinois – the Women’s Professional Baseball League will be playing its inaugural season at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield in 2026! ⚾️ #EnjoyIllinois
Read more – www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Read more – www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Women's Professional Baseball League chooses Springfield, Illinois as site for inaugural season
The Women's Professional Baseball League will hold its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois, the league announced Nov. 17.
www.usatoday.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Big news for Illinois – the Women’s Professional Baseball League will be playing its inaugural season at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield in 2026! ⚾️ #EnjoyIllinois
Read more – www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Read more – www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
OTI is leading a delegation to MEDICA, the world’s largest medical B2B trade show and hub for medical innovation, from November 17-20 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
OTI is leading a delegation to MEDICA, the world’s largest medical B2B trade show and hub for medical innovation, from November 17-20 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
This #ILNAHM, DCEO is highlighting Native American-owned businesses across the state. Through a community-based approach to holistic care, the Anishinaabeg Path to Wellness
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This #ILNAHM, DCEO is highlighting Native American-owned businesses across the state. Through a community-based approach to holistic care, the Anishinaabeg Path to Wellness
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
Interested in learning more about the state’s site readiness initiatives? Join Team RED, in partnership with Illinois EDC, for virtual office hours.
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Interested in learning more about the state’s site readiness initiatives? Join Team RED, in partnership with Illinois EDC, for virtual office hours.
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the components of Notice of Funding Opportunity and where to find pertinent information for your grant application.
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the components of Notice of Funding Opportunity and where to find pertinent information for your grant application.
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Today and every day, DCEO honors the brave military members who have served and continue to serve our country. This #VeteransDay, discover ways to show your appreciation:
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bit.ly/3LLRCVe
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today and every day, DCEO honors the brave military members who have served and continue to serve our country. This #VeteransDay, discover ways to show your appreciation:
bit.ly/3LLRCVe
bit.ly/3LLRCVe
Team RED wrapped up their 2025 Business Development Roadshow. 🤝
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Team RED wrapped up their 2025 Business Development Roadshow. 🤝
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
One of Illinois’ most successful tech hubs, 1871, has found a new home. The Chicago-based nonprofit tech incubator is now operating in a 23,000-square-foot innovation hub. 💻 #BeInIllinois
www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news...
www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news...
Chicago innovation hubs find new home at Edelman headquarters - Chicago Business Journal
Edelman is donating prime Chicago office space to create a collaborative hub for multiple tech and business incubators in the West Loop.
www.bizjournals.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
One of Illinois’ most successful tech hubs, 1871, has found a new home. The Chicago-based nonprofit tech incubator is now operating in a 23,000-square-foot innovation hub. 💻 #BeInIllinois
www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news...
www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news...
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
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NEW from Site Selection magazine: #Illinois ranks #7 nationally for business climate. Up two spots from 2024, this high ranking is another reflection of the state's business assets and sharp focus on competitiveness.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
NEW from Site Selection magazine: #Illinois ranks #7 nationally for business climate. Up two spots from 2024, this high ranking is another reflection of the state's business assets and sharp focus on competitiveness.
🚀 Golden Seeds — the nation’s largest angel network that invests exclusively in women-led startups — has launched its 9th chapter in Chicago! A big win for Illinois innovation and women entrepreneurs. #BeInIllinois
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Golden Seeds angel network opens Chicago chapter to boost women-led startups - Chicago Business Journal
Discover the impact Golden Seeds hopes to make on Chicago's startup ecosystem for women entrepreneurs.
www.bizjournals.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🚀 Golden Seeds — the nation’s largest angel network that invests exclusively in women-led startups — has launched its 9th chapter in Chicago! A big win for Illinois innovation and women entrepreneurs. #BeInIllinois
Read more
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The State’s new highway maps help you explore the Land of Lincoln with ease while highlighting the legendary U.S. Route 66.📍Plan your next adventure to #EnjoyIllinois.
Learn more – bit.ly/47mcFq2
Learn more – bit.ly/47mcFq2
Illinois releases updated highway map with Route 66 centennial feature
Planning a trip? Illinois releases updated highway map with Route 66 highlights, Amtrak routes, and QR codes for travel planning.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The State’s new highway maps help you explore the Land of Lincoln with ease while highlighting the legendary U.S. Route 66.📍Plan your next adventure to #EnjoyIllinois.
Learn more – bit.ly/47mcFq2
Learn more – bit.ly/47mcFq2
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO in will be hosting events and uplifting resources to support and celebrate our state’s Native American community.
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO in will be hosting events and uplifting resources to support and celebrate our state’s Native American community.
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
It’s #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek! DCEO will be uplifting veteran businesses and entrepreneurs across Illinois.
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It’s #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek! DCEO will be uplifting veteran businesses and entrepreneurs across Illinois.
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
Planning a trip to #EnjoyIllinois soon? Make sure to visit Chicago – one of Frommer's "Best Places to Go in 2026." 🏆🌎
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October 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Planning a trip to #EnjoyIllinois soon? Make sure to visit Chicago – one of Frommer's "Best Places to Go in 2026." 🏆🌎