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09/11/12 - Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host a Veteran small business summit in Peoria area
‘Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs’ to help connect Veteran businesses with government and non-profit agencies on September 28th
SPRINGFIELD – If you are an Illinois Veteran who owns your own business or possesses the skills and determination to start one, then the “Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs” event in Bartonville, Ill. is for you.
This is a great opportunity for you to learn about procurement opportunities with the State of Illinois, plus other federal and local government agencies. In addition, many not-for-profit organizations and local government agencies that provide assistance to small business owners will be attendance, including Governors State University’s Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp the International Franchise Association, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
07/25/12 - Website Improvements Help Workers, Businesses
Year-long Effort Succeeds to Streamline Services, Fight Waste
CHICAGO - More businesses are able to access tax incentive information and individuals can better manage their job search and employment benefits following a concerted, year-long effort to revamp the on-line experience at the Illinois Department of Employment Security, officials said today.
"Our concerted effort to make our customers' web experience more intuitive and interactive is succeeding. More businesses are using the tools to improve their bottom line and search for their next new hire. More individuals are managing their employment benefits on-line while searching for their next opportunity," IDES Director Jay Rowell said. "These enhancements are designed to help improve the economy by making it easier for businesses to succeed and for workers to find meaningful employment while we continue to fight waste, fraud and abuse."
07/25/12 - Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host Veteran small business summit in southern Illinois
‘Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs’ to help connect Veteran business owners with government agencies, non-profits in Marion on July 27th
SPRINGFIELD – If you are an Illinois Veteran who owns your own business or possess the skills and determination to start one, then the “Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs” event in Marion, Ill. is for you.
This is a great opportunity for Veterans who own small businesses to learn about procurement opportunities with the State of Illinois, federal and local government agencies, and many not-for-profit organizations.
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