Upcoming OMEE Events & Webinars
All events and webinars are open to everyone but intentionally target specific OMEE communities. Feel free to contact us at CEO.OMEE@illinois.gov if we don't answer your questions during our webinars or contact the First Stop Business Information Center Helpline at 1-800-252-2923. Spanish speaking assistance is available.
Online with OMEE
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 10:00 AM
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The Business Development Managers from Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) will host an open online conversation with all OMEE constituents (racial/ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veteran owned businesses). We will provide you with the latest updates regarding federal stimulus funding resources, share information about other local opportunities available, and answer any questions you may have about state or federal programs.
OMEE + Team RED Presents: "Business Development Meet & Greet" Outreach
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 2:00 PM
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DCEO's Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) and Regional Economic Development (RED) are partnering with Federal, State and Local partners to bring information on business resources to entrepreneurs across the state. Each event will target a different part of the state. This month, the meet and greet will focus Central Region of the State. Come meet federal, state, and local representatives who can assist your business at no cost.
Online with OMEE
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 2:00 PM
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The Business Development Managers from Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) will host an open online conversation with all OMEE constituents (racial/ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veteran owned businesses). We will provide you with the latest updates regarding federal stimulus funding resources, share information about other local opportunities available, and answer any questions you may have about state or federal programs
Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME): Access to Capital
Wednesday, April 28, 2021,10:00 AM
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ADME is an informative workshop experience where subject matter experts in the field of business share information with Illinois entrepreneurs in order to help them be successful. Each month we will offer a dynamic discussion on a business topic and highlight one of OMEE's focus communities. This month the discussion is access to capital and the highlight is Arab American Heritage Month!
Upcoming Cannabis Technical Assistance for Social Equity Applicants
Oakton Community College
March and April Cannabis Training Programs
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