ICYMI: Chicago was named the top region in the country for corporate investment by Site Selection for the 11th year! 🏙️

New business ventures & 23K+ new job opportunities accrued $1.87B, positively impacting economic development in Illinois.
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ICYMI: Cannabis sales across Illinois are expected to grow 11.5% this year, up to $2.2 billion. Retail #cannabis outlets continue to grow, boosting economic development throughout the state

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DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:

✔️ Accountant Advanced
✔️ Data Centers Program Manager
✔️ Contract Manager

Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV

This Arab American Heritage Month, join the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment at the Arab American Network and Resource Fair on April 25th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. To register, visit: bit.ly/4435jV5 #AAHM20204

Bolstered by EDGE, Innovafeed North American Insect Innovation Center’s one-of-a-kind technology will boost Illinois’ access to sustainable agriculture feed & advance the state’s ag industry – bit.ly/4aLBSJS

Congratulations Jefferson County Development Corporation for implementing a purpose-driven project and Greater Richmond Partnership for its project that created community innovation! Learn more about the #econdev award winners here: buff.ly/3TGAPmT

Illinois’ most iconic road, Route 66, is set to receive an electrical upgrade. ⚡
Extending 2,448 miles, the famous highway that begins in Chicago will install a full network of charge points allowing #EV drivers to ride the entire scenic route.

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Illinois is a premier destination for #manufacturing investments.

⚡ Flender Corporation expansion
🌱 Incobrasa $250M expansion
☀️ MicroLink Devices $9.5M expansion
💡 Manner Polymers $54M new facility
🚗 Prysmian North America $64M expansion

#BeInIllinois

Meet Heba Qandeel Kishta, the founder and CEO of Legends by Heba Inc., a creative consulting firm. Learn more about Heba, her business & find out what #AAHM2024 means to her - bit.ly/3xyElbz

ICYMI: Illinois is poised to be the quantum capital of the world. Learn more about how
Governor JB Pritzker and industry leaders are making it happen #BeInIllinois (story via WGN TV News) bit.ly/3Je7kUK

Advanced Manufacturing Academy is set to open this fall on Southwestern Illinois College’s Belleville Campus. 🏫 Supported by State of Illinois grants, the new academy will help build #manufacturing opportunities available in the region.

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Dozens of Illinois employers landed a spot in Forbes’ best companies to work for list – check it out here!

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DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:

✔️ Internal Auditor
✔️ Senior Public Service Administrator
✔️ REV Program Coordinator
✔️ Legal Counsel

Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV

Great to see David Friedman, one of our Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) Members, highlighted on 60 Minutes for AutonomyWorks during #AutismAwarenessMonth

With the support of federal investments, Illinois’ EV charging infrastructure is on track to double in 2024. 🔋 ⚡

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Jefferson County Development Corporation was recognized by the Site Selectors Guild
for their exemplary economic development initiatives at the 2024 Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference.

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As the nation's largest community #solar provider, Nexamp’s expansion in Illinois will create jobs as part of more than $2B in planned investments in the state through its existing projects & development pipeline. ☀️ #BeInIllinois

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Attention Grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training to discuss Procurement. Topics will include the discussion of procurement standards to help you efficiently spend grant funds.

Wednesday, April 17
9-10 AM
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Spent a great morning with Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, local leaders & advocates to announce the launch of the New Stores in Food Deserts Program to combat food insecurity through the Illinois Grocery Initiative. bit.ly/3xuTHOn

Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment is leading a delegation to Mexico for a multisector trade mission from July 14 – 20, 2024. If you’d like to learn more about how you can participate and receive financial assistance, contact Chris Sedgwick at [email protected].