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Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop

May 20 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Future of Gas Workshop - Discussion TopicsUnder the Commission’s direction, the Future of Gas proceeding should fully explore potential issues involved with decarbonization of the gas distribution system, develop recommendations for future Commission action, and develop recommendations for any necessary

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month 2024 - Entrepreneur Networking Event

May 20 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • The Joseph Center - East Room • 7600 Roosevelt Road • Forest Park, IL 60130

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join OMEE and the Illinois Small Business Development Centers, for an enlightening conversation about the intersection of AI and small businesses. Discover how AI technologies can empower your small business to thrive in today's

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Advancing the AAPI Community Through Innovation

May 20 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • The Joseph Center • Sanctuary East Room • Forest Park, IL 60130

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join OMEE and the Illinois Small Business Development Centers, for an enlightening conversation about the intersection of AI and small businesses. Discover how AI technologies can empower your small business to thrive in today's

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Government Contracting Beginner's Boot Camp - Live

May 21 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sign UpGovernment Contracting Beginner's Boot CampDate/Time: Introduction to Government Contracting 5/7/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT) Market Research - Who Buys What You Sell 5/14/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT) Tips on Capability Statements 5/21/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT) Marketing Your Business to the Government 5/28/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT) Registration

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Thriving Communities Webinar Series: Illinois Climate Bank

May 21 • 12:00 PM

Thriving Communities Webinar Series: Illinois Climate Bank The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) was recently designated as the Illinois Climate Bank. In this role, they are providing funding and programs for communities to advance clean energy and climate resilience. On this webinar,

Event Calendar

August 2023

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★ Rural Disaster Preparedness: Partnering for Resilience and Resources

★ Economic Recovery Corps - Fellowship Information Session

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★ JOIN R1 FOR A SWOT WORKSHOP: Innovation & Investment

★ Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses

★ SBDC Live Webinar: Tax Know-How for Small Businesses

★ En línea con OMEE - Descripción general de los recursos financieros para pequeñas empresas

★ How Marketing Your Region Drives Local Growth

★ Effective Marketing Strategies: How Marketing Your Region Drives Local Growth

★ Manufacturing Your Success - Planning for Transition

+ 5 More

3

★ Real Estate Development and Reuse

★ Identifying Optimal Applications: Opportunities for Advanced Technology Integration

★ Retention Tax Credit (ERC)

+ 1 More

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★ Real Estate Development and Reuse

★ The State of Black Business in Illinois: Rockford/Northern Stateline

★ Presentaciones de la encuesta estatal de negocios negros de IL

+ 1 More

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★ IEDC's Equitable Economic Development Playbook: Healthy Equitable Communities from the Philanthropy Perspective

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★ Hemp and Cannabis in the Prairie State (Part 1)

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★ The Power of Employer Branding in Employee Retention

★ Elevate Young Adult Program Information Session

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★ Opportunities for Illinois Medical Exports in Europe

★ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce and Economic Development Webinar

★ Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding

★ Making Global Goals a Local Affair

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★ Furst Staff Hiring Event

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★ Economic Development Academy

★ Employer Webinar: Incumbent Worker Training Program

★ EMPLOYER WEBINAR: INCUMBENT WORKING TRAINING PROGRAM

★ Introduction to Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development

★ Illinois' New Paid Leave Law: Updating Your Paid Leave Policy to Comply with NEW Illinois Paid Leave Law Mandates

★ State of Black Business in Illinois - Kankakee

★ Presentaciones de la encuesta estatal de negocios negros de IL

★ IL Statewide Black Business Survey Presentations

+ 6 More

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★ Economic Development Academy

★ JOIN R1 FOR A SWOT WORKSHOP! Energy

★ Sales Tax Requirements for Small Business

★ Introduction to Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development

★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

★ Innovation and Self Determination: Creative Programs to Spur Black Business Development in your Community

★ SEMINARIO WEB – Innovación y Autodeterminación: Programas Creativos Para Estimular el Desarrollo de Negocios Negros en su Comunidad

★ How to Start a Business in Illinois

★ Elevate Young Adult Program Information Session

★ Sourcing Diverse Suppliers: A Business Imperative

+ 8 More

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★ Economic Development Academy

★ New Rules Illinois' Day and Temporary Labor Service Act and Equal Pay Act

★ Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development

★ August Team RED Monthly Webinar - Preparing to Submit a Grant Application

★ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce and Economic Development Webinar

★ Broadband Mapping Webinar

★ The Heavy Lift of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification - Documentation

★ The New Era of Economic Development

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★ Economic Development Academy

★ Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development

★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

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★ BETTERING YOUR BUSINESS: Continuous Improvement Roundtable Discussion

★ Furst Staffing Hiring Event

★ Team RED Monthly Webinar - Business Development Update

+ 1 More

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★ Empower Your Workforce: Sparking Manufacturing Success in Will County Workshop

★ CRACKING THE CODE: Succeeding at Matchmaking Events with Effective Strategies

★ APEX Live Webinar: The Certification Process

★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

★ Community Building Presents the 2nd Annual Back 2 School Food Truck Party

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★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

★ Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Procurement Webinar

★ Elevate Young Adult Program Information Session

+ 1 More

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★ Financial Policies, Resources & Best Practices

★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

★ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce and Economic Development Webinar

★ Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding

★ Running a Successful International Sister Cities Program

+ 3 More

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★ YWCA One Table an Open Air Experience

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★ JOIN R1 FOR A SWOT WORKSHOP! Natural Resources & Climate

★ Furst Staffing Hiring Event

★ Economic Development Marketing & Attraction

★ Business Education Presentation - Elevate Company Culture

★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

+ 3 More

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★ Economic Development Marketing & Attraction

★ Central Illinois Cultural Assets: Mapping Resources, People and Meaning to Propel Community and Economic Vitality

★ Central Illinois Assets: Mapping Resources, People and Meaning to Propel Community and Economic Vitality

+ 1 More

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★ JOIN R1 FOR A SWOT WORKSHOP! Health & Equity

★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

★ Untapped Markets for Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities

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★ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce and Economic Development Webinar

★ Illinois Broadband Lab Summer Series: Digital Equity & Capacity Kickstarter (DECK) Grant Funding

★ IDES Virtual Job Fair

★ IDES Virtual Job Fair - Illinois Department of Employment Security

★ 2023 DCEO Business Development Roadshow

+ 3 More

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