Illinois DCEO
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The official account of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
🔗 dceo.illinois.gov
🔗 dceo.illinois.gov
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
✔️ Program Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the first step in the grant process: pre-qualification.
📅 Wednesday, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
📅 Wednesday, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 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, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
📅 Wednesday, December 3
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: buff.ly/MDSKyNY
As we close out #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, DCEO is highlighting the Midwest SOARRING Foundation in Lyons. The Foundation works toward repatriation, protects sacred sites, and educates the public on Native American cultural issues. Learn more – www.midwestsoarring.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
As we close out #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, DCEO is highlighting the Midwest SOARRING Foundation in Lyons. The Foundation works toward repatriation, protects sacred sites, and educates the public on Native American cultural issues. Learn more – www.midwestsoarring.org
Bolstered by the State’s Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program, 47 small businesses across Illinois will receive $10 million in funding to help them create and retain jobs, improve efficiency, and grow local economies. #BeInIllinois
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Bolstered by the State’s Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program, 47 small businesses across Illinois will receive $10 million in funding to help them create and retain jobs, improve efficiency, and grow local economies. #BeInIllinois
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Classification Specialist
✔️ Sr. Career Services Manager-Downstate
✔️ Licensing and Permitting Portal Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
DCEO is continuing our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth celebration, highlighting WBK Engineering, a Native American-owned engineering company located in St. Charles.
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
November 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
DCEO is continuing our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth celebration, highlighting WBK Engineering, a Native American-owned engineering company located in St. Charles.
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
Learn more about their services – bit.ly/4ieDEaX
DCEO’s Office of Trade & Investment (OTI) is live at #MEDICA2025 🌎
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
DCEO’s Office of Trade & Investment (OTI) is live at #MEDICA2025 🌎
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
Visit us in Hall 16, Booth F29-1 to explore new partnerships, meet our Illinois exhibitors and learn how OTI can help you expand your global footprint.
OTI is leading a delegation to MEDICA, the world’s largest medical B2B trade show and hub for medical innovation, from November 17-20 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
OTI is leading a delegation to MEDICA, the world’s largest medical B2B trade show and hub for medical innovation, from November 17-20 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
Visit the Illinois Pavilion in Hall 16, Booth F29-1, to learn why companies choose Illinois as their U.S. hub. #MEDICA2026
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
This #ILNAHM, DCEO is highlighting Native American-owned businesses across the state. Through a community-based approach to holistic care, the Anishinaabeg Path to Wellness
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This #ILNAHM, DCEO is highlighting Native American-owned businesses across the state. Through a community-based approach to holistic care, the Anishinaabeg Path to Wellness
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
supports the well-being among Native peoples.
Interested in learning more about the state’s site readiness initiatives? Join Team RED, in partnership with Illinois EDC, for virtual office hours.
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Interested in learning more about the state’s site readiness initiatives? Join Team RED, in partnership with Illinois EDC, for virtual office hours.
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
📅Thursday, November 20; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register here: bit.ly/4qL86x6
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the components of Notice of Funding Opportunity and where to find pertinent information for your grant application.
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the components of Notice of Funding Opportunity and where to find pertinent information for your grant application.
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wed, Nov 19
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Today and every day, DCEO honors the brave military members who have served and continue to serve our country. This #VeteransDay, discover ways to show your appreciation:
bit.ly/3LLRCVe
bit.ly/3LLRCVe
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today and every day, DCEO honors the brave military members who have served and continue to serve our country. This #VeteransDay, discover ways to show your appreciation:
bit.ly/3LLRCVe
bit.ly/3LLRCVe
Team RED wrapped up their 2025 Business Development Roadshow. 🤝
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Team RED wrapped up their 2025 Business Development Roadshow. 🤝
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
During the month-long roadshow, Team RED traveled across the state sharing information on the latest State programs and funding opportunities.
Learn more about Team RED’s resources – bit.ly/47PTtQA
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Program Manager
✔️ Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO in will be hosting events and uplifting resources to support and celebrate our state’s Native American community.
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO in will be hosting events and uplifting resources to support and celebrate our state’s Native American community.
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/events/n...
It’s #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek! DCEO will be uplifting veteran businesses and entrepreneurs across Illinois.
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It’s #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek! DCEO will be uplifting veteran businesses and entrepreneurs across Illinois.
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
Visit DCEO’s website to find resources and events – bit.ly/3WvvErW
$31.5 million in grant funding is now available to support site readiness infrastructure and industrial development improvements.
Learn more and apply today: t.co/IpST7Rj7hf t.co/0TN3EC7XZA
Learn more and apply today: t.co/IpST7Rj7hf t.co/0TN3EC7XZA
October 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
$31.5 million in grant funding is now available to support site readiness infrastructure and industrial development improvements.
Learn more and apply today: t.co/IpST7Rj7hf t.co/0TN3EC7XZA
Learn more and apply today: t.co/IpST7Rj7hf t.co/0TN3EC7XZA
$31.5 million in grant funding is now available to support site readiness infrastructure and industrial development improvements.
Learn more and apply today: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more and apply today: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
$31.5 million in grant funding is now available to support site readiness infrastructure and industrial development improvements.
Learn more and apply today: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Learn more and apply today: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
DCEO is wrapping up #ManufacturingMonth highlighting another one of the state’s manufacturing wins.
Supported by the State’s #EDGE Program, Crane Equipment & Service, Inc. invested over $4 million in their expansion project creating more than 20 jobs. 🏗️
Supported by the State’s #EDGE Program, Crane Equipment & Service, Inc. invested over $4 million in their expansion project creating more than 20 jobs. 🏗️
October 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
DCEO is wrapping up #ManufacturingMonth highlighting another one of the state’s manufacturing wins.
Supported by the State’s #EDGE Program, Crane Equipment & Service, Inc. invested over $4 million in their expansion project creating more than 20 jobs. 🏗️
Supported by the State’s #EDGE Program, Crane Equipment & Service, Inc. invested over $4 million in their expansion project creating more than 20 jobs. 🏗️
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the first step in the grant process: pre-qualification.
Wednesday, November 5
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wednesday, November 5
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
October 29, 2025 at 1:22 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, November 5
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Wednesday, November 5
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Bolstered by DCEO's #EDGE for Startups incentives, Rockford Brake Manufacturing will bring investment and 150 jobs to the northern region by reopening a historic Rockford factory. 🚗 Read more – bit.ly/3Lw6hUr
October 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Bolstered by DCEO's #EDGE for Startups incentives, Rockford Brake Manufacturing will bring investment and 150 jobs to the northern region by reopening a historic Rockford factory. 🚗 Read more – bit.ly/3Lw6hUr
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Assistant Deputy Director, Rural and Regional Economic Development
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Assistant Deputy Director, Rural and Regional Economic Development
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
October 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Assistant Deputy Director, Rural and Regional Economic Development
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
✔️ Assistant Deputy Director, Rural and Regional Economic Development
✔️ Chief Workforce Officer
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
The Made in Illinois Grant Program is supporting small & mid-size manufacturers across the state, including the following grantees that are driving innovation, efficiency & growth with IMEC #BeInIllinois
🔧 Meyer Tool & Manufacturing Inc.
🧪 J6 Polymers, LLC
🧱 George J. Rothan Co.
⚙️ Lemfco, Inc.
🔧 Meyer Tool & Manufacturing Inc.
🧪 J6 Polymers, LLC
🧱 George J. Rothan Co.
⚙️ Lemfco, Inc.
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Made in Illinois Grant Program is supporting small & mid-size manufacturers across the state, including the following grantees that are driving innovation, efficiency & growth with IMEC #BeInIllinois
🔧 Meyer Tool & Manufacturing Inc.
🧪 J6 Polymers, LLC
🧱 George J. Rothan Co.
⚙️ Lemfco, Inc.
🔧 Meyer Tool & Manufacturing Inc.
🧪 J6 Polymers, LLC
🧱 George J. Rothan Co.
⚙️ Lemfco, Inc.
In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, DCEO hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Roadshow engaging with Latino business owners and community leaders across the state. 🤝
Learn more about Team OE3 and their resources – bit.ly/4neQsih #ILHHM25
Learn more about Team OE3 and their resources – bit.ly/4neQsih #ILHHM25
October 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, DCEO hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Roadshow engaging with Latino business owners and community leaders across the state. 🤝
Learn more about Team OE3 and their resources – bit.ly/4neQsih #ILHHM25
Learn more about Team OE3 and their resources – bit.ly/4neQsih #ILHHM25