Connecting HER to Illinois Resources Guide

Women’s Herstory Month 2025
Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) as we celebrate and honor HER, Illinois women-owned businesses, during national Women’s HERstory Month and International Woman’s Day. Throughout the month, DCEO is elevating resources to advance women-owned businesses throughout the state and is spotlighting Illinois women business owners.
To find resources, events and other information visit this website.

Connecting HER to Illinois Business Resources Guide
As the most in-depth, cross-sector business resources tool in the state, this guide provides a wealth of knowledge for Illinois women-owned businesses, future women business owners, aspiring female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from all communities; many of the resources are applicable to all genders, too. Offerings in the statewide tool include business resources presented by entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) and aligned multisector organizations. Resources include financial capital (grants, loans, tools, etc.), social capital (mentoring programs & networking opportunities), contractor & vendor opportunities, and much more!
To access the Resource Guide, clink this link.