![The agency's central administration point is the Director's Office, which includes the Offices of Audits; Legislative Affairs, Legal, Communications, Information and Marketing, Policy Development, Planning and Research.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20080916233801im_/http://www.commerce.state.il.us/NR/rdonlyres/7EA3188F-6D80-4818-A1DF-F7CF7EA04823/0/director_office.jpg) |
Administration/Director's Office
The agency's central administration point is the Director's Office, which includes the Offices of Audits; Legislative Affairs, Legal, Communications, Information and Marketing, Policy Development, Planning and Research.
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![DCEO's Bureau of Business Development administers a wide array of programs and services designed to help Illinois businesses thrive in todays economy. We offer expansion incentives, technology support services, access to capital, global marketing expertise, or job training and education for workers.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20080916233801im_/http://www.commerce.state.il.us/NR/rdonlyres/6A0312C7-60B4-4A6B-9F56-475FC567B875/0/business.jpg) |
Business Development
DCEO's Bureau of Business Development administers a wide array of programs and services designed to help Illinois businesses thrive in todays economy. We offer expansion incentives, technology support services, access to capital, global marketing expertise, and job training and education for workers.
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![Coal not only plays a vital role as an energy source, but the industries involved in mining, transportation and use of Illinois coal provide thousands of jobs for Illinoisans and economic stability to many communities across the state.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20080916233801im_/http://www.commerce.state.il.us/NR/rdonlyres/CE8364CA-0E7A-4902-8A4D-47BA9F0E519E/0/coal.jpg) |
Coal
Coal not only plays a vital role as an energy source, but the industries involved in mining, transportation and use of Illinois coal provide thousands of jobs for Illinoisans and economic stability to many communities across the state.
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![Illinois' diverse collection of communities ranges from vibrant big cities to cozy small towns, and nearly 12.5 million people live here today. With its quaint Victorian-era villages, sprawling suburbs, farming towns and fast-paced cities, Illinois offers the best of everyday American life.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20080916233801im_/http://www.commerce.state.il.us/NR/rdonlyres/B40CEF75-7EED-41E2-BDB2-B674F4367CCC/0/community.jpg) |
Community Development
Illinois' diverse collection of communities ranges from vibrant big cities to cozy small towns, and nearly 12.5 million people live here today. With its quaint Victorian-era villages, sprawling suburbs, farming towns and fast-paced cities, Illinois offers the best of everyday American life.
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Energy & Recycling
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Experts, networks, tools and other opportunities transform your business into an appealing investment for lenders. That's where success begins.
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Film
Restoring the film and television industry in Illinois is important. The outreach and tax incentives to the entertainment community have been a successful first step in bringing production back to Illinois.
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Technology
The DCEO Bureau of Technology and Industrial Competitiveness helps Illinois businesses, entrepreneurs and citizens to succeed in a global economy.
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Trade
Breaking Down Borders In this day and age, small businesses are no longer limited to what they can do in their own backyard. When they grow, they grow across borders.
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Trade
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Workforce Development
The Bureau of Workforce Development is committed to encouraging statewide economic development by cultivating a well-trained workforce.
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