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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.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) - Loan TA Program NOFO Webinar
Tuesday | August 6, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) is excited to announce the launch of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) Loan TA Program. We are currently seeking proposals from qualified technical assistance providers to deliver critical support to businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSBs) participating in or seeking help from SSBCI-funded programs.
Online with OMEE – Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses
Wednesday | August 7, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Is access to financial capital important for your business?
The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that's open to all minorities ((racial/ethnic), women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+) and any other marginalized groups-owned businesses. Team OMEE will provide you with the latest updates on financial resources like federal and state programs, information about other opportunities, and answer any questions you may have about your business. We'll take questions in English and Spanish.
NOFO Overview for SSBCI Technical Assistance Program (Southern Illinois region) and Q&A
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM | Hybrid
Hybrid meeting with in-person option in Mt. Vernon at the Jefferson County Development Corporation's office at 123 South 10th Street |
While this hybrid event is open to all Illinois regions, the meeting is tailored for the southern region in Illinois. To view which counties and cities are considered in the Southern region, please refer to the map: https://dceo.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dceo/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2932-2856/ssbci-loan-ta-service-regions.pdf
SSBCI Technical Assistance Program NOFO - Region 3 (Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Will Counties)
Wednesday | August 14, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) is excited to announce the launch of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) Loan TA Program. We are currently seeking proposals from qualified technical assistance providers to deliver critical support to businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSBs) participating in or seeking help from SSBCI-funded programs.
This webinar is open to all; however this webinar targets entities in Region 3 (Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Will Counties).
Workshop - Economic Empowerment for Minorities in Illinois
Thursday | August 15, 2024 | 5:00 pm | in-person
IWU’s State Farm Hall. 1st floor, room 102.
1402 Park St Bloomington, IL 61701
Join us to learn about Funding Opportunities and Technical Assistance.
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program NOFO – Central Region
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Open to all, but targets Central Illinois Region
While this webinar is open to all Illinois regions, it is tailored for the Central region in Illinois. To view which counties and cities are considered in the Central region, please refer to the map:
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program NOFO – Northern Region
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Open to all, but targets Northern Illinois Region
While this webinar is open to all Illinois regions, it is tailored for the Northern region in Illinois. To view which counties and cities are considered in the Northern region, please refer to the map: