Illinois DCEO
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The official account of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
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DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Internal Auditor Trainee
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ CEJA Capacity Regional Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Internal Auditor Trainee
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ CEJA Capacity Regional Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
January 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Internal Auditor Trainee
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ CEJA Capacity Regional Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Internal Auditor Trainee
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ CEJA Capacity Regional Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
Happy New Year from all of us at DCEO! 🎆
May 2026 be a bright and prosperous year for the many residents, communities, and businesses across Illinois.
May 2026 be a bright and prosperous year for the many residents, communities, and businesses across Illinois.
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Happy New Year from all of us at DCEO! 🎆
May 2026 be a bright and prosperous year for the many residents, communities, and businesses across Illinois.
May 2026 be a bright and prosperous year for the many residents, communities, and businesses across Illinois.
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the first step in the grant process: pre-qualification.
📅Wednesday, January 7
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
📅Wednesday, January 7
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
December 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the first step in the grant process: pre-qualification.
📅Wednesday, January 7
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
📅Wednesday, January 7
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
The Village of Deer Creek is receiving $1M to support the expansion of Heartland Food Solutions LLC. This investment will help the company enter the popcorn market, purchase new equipment, and create 40 new jobs, strengthening Central Illinois’ local economy. 🍿
Read more – bit.ly/490VL15
Read more – bit.ly/490VL15
December 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Village of Deer Creek is receiving $1M to support the expansion of Heartland Food Solutions LLC. This investment will help the company enter the popcorn market, purchase new equipment, and create 40 new jobs, strengthening Central Illinois’ local economy. 🍿
Read more – bit.ly/490VL15
Read more – bit.ly/490VL15
Illinois achieved record-breaking economic growth in 2025! 🏆🚀🔥
State incentive program drove a record $13B in investments while Illinois delivered record tourism accomplishments & marked major milestones in key sectors.
Learn more: bit.ly/49w4loC
State incentive program drove a record $13B in investments while Illinois delivered record tourism accomplishments & marked major milestones in key sectors.
Learn more: bit.ly/49w4loC
December 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Illinois achieved record-breaking economic growth in 2025! 🏆🚀🔥
State incentive program drove a record $13B in investments while Illinois delivered record tourism accomplishments & marked major milestones in key sectors.
Learn more: bit.ly/49w4loC
State incentive program drove a record $13B in investments while Illinois delivered record tourism accomplishments & marked major milestones in key sectors.
Learn more: bit.ly/49w4loC
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Outdoor Recreation Development Manager
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!🎄DCEO would like to wish everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season celebrating with family and friends.
December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!🎄DCEO would like to wish everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season celebrating with family and friends.
DCEO met with members of World Chicago and the Vatican delegation to discuss AI quantum, microelectronics, and future opportunities for collaboration.🤝⚛️#BeInIllinois
December 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
DCEO met with members of World Chicago and the Vatican delegation to discuss AI quantum, microelectronics, and future opportunities for collaboration.🤝⚛️#BeInIllinois
REMINDER: Applications for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Grant Program closes in three weeks.
To learn more about the program and application process, visit – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
To learn more about the program and application process, visit – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program
Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Jael Olivares (ceo.ssbci@illinois.gov) Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number FY26-1 Funding...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
REMINDER: Applications for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Grant Program closes in three weeks.
To learn more about the program and application process, visit – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
To learn more about the program and application process, visit – bit.ly/4pl7xbV
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
✔️ East Central Regional Manager
✔️ Energy & Vehicle Tax Credit Program Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
The recent expansion of the Illinois Film Tax Credit will drive new projects to the state and boost Illinois’ creative workforce. 🎥 #BeInIllinois
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Illinois Boosts State’s Film Production Tax Incentives With Higher Credits & Expanded Eligibility, Extending Program Through 2039
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Wednesday an expansion of the state's film tax credit program
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December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The recent expansion of the Illinois Film Tax Credit will drive new projects to the state and boost Illinois’ creative workforce. 🎥 #BeInIllinois
Learn more
Learn more
#IllinoisMaker Bee Coco Candle has a wide selection of non-toxic candles and self-care products make it the perfect place to find a gift for your loved ones this holiday.🕯️🛍️
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Learn more- bit.ly/3MFm5VI
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December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#IllinoisMaker Bee Coco Candle has a wide selection of non-toxic candles and self-care products make it the perfect place to find a gift for your loved ones this holiday.🕯️🛍️
Learn more- bit.ly/3MFm5VI
Learn more- bit.ly/3MFm5VI
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! We hope your holiday is filled with joy and light.
December 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! We hope your holiday is filled with joy and light.
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
With the holidays right around the corner, it is the perfect time to shop local. ❄️ 🛍️
Illinois’ local businesses and artisans have great gifts for all your loved ones.
Make sure to check out the list of #IllinoisMakers – bit.ly/451ut84
Illinois’ local businesses and artisans have great gifts for all your loved ones.
Make sure to check out the list of #IllinoisMakers – bit.ly/451ut84
Handmade Goods in Illinois | Enjoy Illinois
Explore Illinois makers who produce everything from custom-made baseball bats to pottery, canoes and musical instruments. Shop local.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
With the holidays right around the corner, it is the perfect time to shop local. ❄️ 🛍️
Illinois’ local businesses and artisans have great gifts for all your loved ones.
Make sure to check out the list of #IllinoisMakers – bit.ly/451ut84
Illinois’ local businesses and artisans have great gifts for all your loved ones.
Make sure to check out the list of #IllinoisMakers – bit.ly/451ut84
ICYMI: Swiss semiconductor company, SealsQ Corp. invested $35 million in #quantum startup EeroQ. ⚛️
Bolstered by EDGE for Startups and INVENT, EeroQ expanded its Chicago headquarters last year.
Bolstered by EDGE for Startups and INVENT, EeroQ expanded its Chicago headquarters last year.
Swiss semiconductor firm backs Chicago quantum startup's chip technology - Chicago Business Journal
A quantum chip maker has secured new funding as industry competition heats up.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
ICYMI: Swiss semiconductor company, SealsQ Corp. invested $35 million in #quantum startup EeroQ. ⚛️
Bolstered by EDGE for Startups and INVENT, EeroQ expanded its Chicago headquarters last year.
Bolstered by EDGE for Startups and INVENT, EeroQ expanded its Chicago headquarters last year.
Continental’s tire plant in Mount Vernon is their first facility in the U.S. to earn the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS. 🚗
Learn more about this recognition and its importance for Continental’s global sustainability strategy – bit.ly/3KWvFmq
Learn more about this recognition and its importance for Continental’s global sustainability strategy – bit.ly/3KWvFmq
Continental's Mount Vernon plant gains sustainability certification | Automotive World
Continental's Illinois plant received ISCC PLUS certification as part of company's goal for 40% sustainable materials
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December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Continental’s tire plant in Mount Vernon is their first facility in the U.S. to earn the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS. 🚗
Learn more about this recognition and its importance for Continental’s global sustainability strategy – bit.ly/3KWvFmq
Learn more about this recognition and its importance for Continental’s global sustainability strategy – bit.ly/3KWvFmq
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering audits, including the different audit types, requirements, and the importance of record retention.
Wednesday, December 17
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wednesday, December 17
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering audits, including the different audit types, requirements, and the importance of record retention.
Wednesday, December 17
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wednesday, December 17
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Congratulations to Chicago’s Quinlen Blackwell, owner of Southside Blooms, on winning CNN’s Hero of the Year Award. 💐🏆
Learn more about Southside Blooms and their mission
Learn more about Southside Blooms and their mission
South Side flower shop owner named CNN's Hero of the Year
Quilen Blackwell says he will use the $100,000 prize to expand his nonprofit Chicago Eco House, which grows flowers on previously vacant South and West side lots, and Southside Blooms, an Englewood fl...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Congratulations to Chicago’s Quinlen Blackwell, owner of Southside Blooms, on winning CNN’s Hero of the Year Award. 💐🏆
Learn more about Southside Blooms and their mission
Learn more about Southside Blooms and their mission
Join DCEO’s Office of Trade and Investment for a free webinar of Africa’s dynamic and evolving markets.
📅Wednesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. CST
Make sure to register – tinyurl.com/y9wjj5fp
📅Wednesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. CST
Make sure to register – tinyurl.com/y9wjj5fp
Meet virtually with Cisco Webex. Anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Simple, modern video meetings for everyone on the world's most popular and trusted collaboration platform.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Join DCEO’s Office of Trade and Investment for a free webinar of Africa’s dynamic and evolving markets.
📅Wednesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. CST
Make sure to register – tinyurl.com/y9wjj5fp
📅Wednesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. CST
Make sure to register – tinyurl.com/y9wjj5fp
ICYMI: U.S. Steel will restart operations of one of their blast furnaces at the Granite City Works steel plant. This decision is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the Metro East region. #BeInIllinois
Read more – www.ksdk.com/article/mone...
Read more – www.ksdk.com/article/mone...
Granite City Works to restart blast furnace after 2 years of idling, US Steel says
The company idled the furnace in 2023 during the United Auto Workers strike.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
ICYMI: U.S. Steel will restart operations of one of their blast furnaces at the Granite City Works steel plant. This decision is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the Metro East region. #BeInIllinois
Read more – www.ksdk.com/article/mone...
Read more – www.ksdk.com/article/mone...
Intermountain Electronics will double the size of their Centralia plant. The $12 million expansion project will create job opportunities for Illinoisians across the trades. ⚙️ #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/48kf8BL
Read more – bit.ly/48kf8BL
Intermountain Electronics announces $12 million expansion to double size of Centralia plant
Intermountain Electronics has announced a $12-million expansion that will double the size of their Centralia I...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Intermountain Electronics will double the size of their Centralia plant. The $12 million expansion project will create job opportunities for Illinoisians across the trades. ⚙️ #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/48kf8BL
Read more – bit.ly/48kf8BL
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Asst. Deputy Dir. of Mgt Operations
✔️ Licensing & Permitting Portal Mgr.
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Asst. Deputy Dir. of Mgt Operations
✔️ Licensing & Permitting Portal Mgr.
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Asst. Deputy Dir. of Mgt Operations
✔️ Licensing & Permitting Portal Mgr.
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Hiring & Outreach Specialist
✔️ Asst. Deputy Dir. of Mgt Operations
✔️ Licensing & Permitting Portal Mgr.
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
Join Team RED and the Illinois Finance Authority/Illinois Climate Bank for an in-depth presentation on funding programs and opportunities available for clean energy efforts across the state.
📅 Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Register here –
📅 Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Register here –
Meet virtually with Cisco Webex. Anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Simple, modern video meetings for everyone on the world's most popular and trusted collaboration platform.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join Team RED and the Illinois Finance Authority/Illinois Climate Bank for an in-depth presentation on funding programs and opportunities available for clean energy efforts across the state.
📅 Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Register here –
📅 Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Register here –
Applications are open for the Job Training and Economic Development Program! $10M is available for workforce training & wrap-around services to bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment.
Apply today: bit.ly/3Y5pa3H
Apply today: bit.ly/3Y5pa3H
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December 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Applications are open for the Job Training and Economic Development Program! $10M is available for workforce training & wrap-around services to bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment.
Apply today: bit.ly/3Y5pa3H
Apply today: bit.ly/3Y5pa3H