Illinois’ #EDGE program is boosting the state’s economic development and contributing to our world-class workforce. #BeInIllinois ⚡Freedman Seating ⚡ Holcim ⚡Epic Medical
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Government Administration
Chicago, Illinois 14,547 followers
About us
The Illinois Department of Commerce is the State Agency that leads economic development efforts for Illinois. Our main focus is to retain and create jobs in Illinois by marketing to: * Existing businesses, encouraging them to reinvest and create more jobs for Illinois citizens; * New businesses, inviting them to relocate, invest, and create new jobs; * International companies, positioning Illinois as a global business destination for Foreign Direct Investment; * Entrepreneurs and investors, connecting resources to support their startups and ventures; and * Locally and globally, promoting Illinois as a world-class tourism and film destination. Our Department is organized into the following Offices that are laser focused on economic growth for the State of Illinois: Business Development; Community Development; Employment & Training; Energy & Recycling; Energy Assistance; Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology; Film; Tourism; Trade & Investment; and Urban Assistance. For more information, visit www.illinois.gov/dceo
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https://dceo.illinois.gov/
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- 201-500 employees
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- Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
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607 E Adams St
Springfield, Illinois 62701, US
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Updates
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This #AAHM, DCEO is highlighting Illinois’ Arab American businesses and businesses owners. Najwa Abuali is the founder of MENA Community Center. The center provides support to underserved communities, sharing information on essential resources and programs. Learn more about MENA Community Center by visiting their website – https://lnkd.in/gUjx8AEe
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DCEO joined Gov. JB Pritzker and the state’s top economic and civic leaders at this week’s trade delegation to Mexico. The mission strengthened Illinois’ longstanding partnership with Mexico, and the delegation explored opportunities for future collaboration. #TeamIllinois
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Time and Statista highlighted America’s top 250 greentech companies of 2025 with multiple Illinois businesses making the list. Congratulations to NanoGraf Corporation for ranking 25th! 🔋#BeInIllinois https://bit.ly/3RlIiXP
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DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including: ✔️ Small Business Environmental Assistance Engineer ✔️ Broadband Policy Manager ✔️ Assistant Grant Manager-Broadband ✔️ Broadband Permitting and Policy Coordinator Apply today! https://bit.ly/3MNt2zV
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The 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival runs April 3-14. 🎬 Learn more about where and when you can watch one of the over 50 feature films and 30 short films that will be showcased at this year’s festival. https://bit.ly/4ljZivy
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ICYMI: Epic Medical chose Pekin as the location for its first U.S. manufacturing facility. Learn more about how Pekin & the State’s #EDGE tax incentives brought the major medical manufacturer to Illinois. #BeInIllinois https://bit.ly/4leUh7b
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Last week, DCEO’s Michelle White and Rebecca Estrada joined State Rep Theresa Mah, State Senator Ram Villivalam, and Summit Founder Aurora Austriaco at the 2nd Annual Asian Women’s Summit. 💼 #WomensHistoryMonth
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Illinois is leading the charge in clean energy innovation.⚡ The Solar Energy Industry Association ranked Illinois 4th in the nation for its solar energy capacity. https://bit.ly/41WBeWp
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Fast Company has named the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park as one of the 10 most innovative companies driving economic development. ⚛️ #BeInIllinois https://bit.ly/4htiiog