Business

The Business News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about business-related issues and news, ranging from announcements about new businesses and the creation of jobs, to business incentives and grant awards.

12/10/2012 - State to Host Regional Export Seminars for Small Business Owners SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) in cooperation with the Illinois International Trade Centers will host a series of export seminars for small business owners who are interested in growing their exports or in entering the export market. The seminars will feature information on DCEO-OTI’s State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant program that provides financial and technical export assistance to Illinois small and medium-sized enterprises. The STEP program is a three-year pilot program initiative authorized by the federal Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. DCEO-OTI’s STEP program focuses on providing SMEs with financial and technical export assistance. Representatives from local, state and federal governments will present information on Illinois’ STEP and other Export programs that are available to help small businesses succeed in the international marketplace. 11/14/2012 - Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to Host Veteran Small Business Summit in Rockford CHICAGO – If you are an Illinois Veteran who owns your own business or possesses the skills and determination to start one, then the upcoming “Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs” event on Tuesday, November 20th in Rockford, Ill., is for you. This is a great opportunity for veterans 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 in attendance, including the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Illinois Small Business Set Aside Program, Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP), Rockford Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration, Rockford Economic Development Council, and the Capital Development Board. 09/11/2012 - Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host a Veteran small business summit in Peoria area 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). 07/25/2012 - Website Improvements Help Workers, Businesses 07/25/2012 - Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host Veteran small business summit in southern Illinois 07/17/2012 - Governor Quinn Launches Production of Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Normal 07/16/2012 - Governor Quinn Expands Drought Relief Effort 06/04/2012 - Governor Quinn Announces 150 New Jobs at Astellas’ Headquarters for the Americas in Illinois More news Search news  What is RSS?