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National Black Business Month
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (DCEO - OMEE) hosted a series of webinars to celebrate National Black Business Month in August.
While many of these seminars have taken place, there are a few still open:
- *August 13th - Doing Business w/ Government: Fostering an inclusive and competitive business environment that will help Black Business Enterprises increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials. Access Recording
- *Aug 20th - Black Business Lending: Access to Capital & Tax incentives: How Black Businesses can access financial resources and tax incentives to scale and grow a sustainable business that increases overall economic opportunity and growth in communities of color. Access Recording
- *August, 27th - Federal and State Financial Resources for Black Businesses amidst COVID-19 and Civil Unrest: How Black Businesses can take advantage of federal/state COVID-19 grant/loan relief programs and rebuild damaged businesses post Civil Unrest. Click Here to Register
- August 31: A Vision for Your Brand – A conversation on branding and ensuring that entrepreneurs understand how to present and position their company in the best way possible. Click Here to Register
For information please contact:
Diana Alfaro, Latino Business Development Manager (si hablo español)
Diana.alfaro@illinois.gov
312.919.3620Matthew J. Simpson, African American Business Development Manager
Matthew.simpson@illinois.gov
312.520.0434Ibie Hart, Woman’s Business Development Manager
Ibie.Hart@illinois.gov
773.951.8542Tiffany T. Hawkins, Cannabis Loan and Grant Program Manager
Tiffany.Hawkins@illinois.gov
312.793.9702Contact the First Stop Business Information Center Helpline at: 1-800-252-2923. Spanish speaking assistance is also available at that number.
Follow DCEO on Social Media:
Twitter: @IllinoisDCEO
Facebook: @illinoisdceo
LinkedIn: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity -
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Economic Opportunity Resources and Partners
Illinois Office of Minority Empowerment
The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment will focus and promote opportunities for all minority communities across the state through targeted programs, resources and advocates. The goal is to ensure minority enterprises have an equal opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Illinois economy and serve as an advocate for businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups in traditionally economically-disadvantaged groups. The BDC's contact: Diana Alfaro, Latino Business Development Manager.
(si habla español)
Diana.alfaro@illinois.gov
312.919.3620
The mission of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy. The BDC's contact: Maura Mitchell, Managing Director, Entrepreneurial Services: 312-853-3477 x 130 | mmitchell@wbdc.org
