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Officials from DCEO said because of the amount of funds, it had to bring in an outside vendor and they could do this under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. #businessinterruptiongrants

The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program launched in 2021 with the goal of increasing diversity and access to apprenticeship programs. #apprenticeship

Among the significant approvals are the Olde Frankfort Mall Development...

Although Illinois has over 456,000 women-owned businesses, women business owners and entrepreneurs, especially women of color, have historically experienced barriers in accessing financial and social capital and other key business resources. #womensbusinessmonth

Chamber 57 is a vehicle through which business and professional people work together voluntarily to define and solve community issues. #tonipreckwinkle

“This kind of skilled training helps to better position residents to attain good paying, steady jobs that are in demand.” #repdeluca #buildingtrades

From training initiatives and trade programs, Illinois has a sustainable pipeline of qualified workers for every field. #workforcedevelopment

Labor Day, to me and my family, is much more than another holiday. It’s a chance to thank our working men and women for their sacrifices and service, and to put the spotlight on new opportunities to build meaningful careers and support our communities. #senatorjoyce

“This is a great program that could really benefit small businesses that qualify across our communities,” said Joyce (D-Essex).

“Every town should have a central area to safely gather that is unique to their community,” said Joyce (D- Essex). “The areas granted this funding will be able to enhance buildings and landscape while also creating safer conditions.”