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Calling all foodies! 🚨🍽️
Before the James Beard Awards ceremony later this month, attend one of the over 20 other culinary events. From brunches to night markets, make sure to take advantage of this unique experience. #EnjoyIllinois
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ICYMI: Paper & Pencil recently opened their new 400-square-foot storefront in Andersonville. Make sure to stop by this #PrideMonth to support one of Illinois’ many LGBTQIA+ businesses. ✏️
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CMS has posted a Notice of Intent to issue a Request for Proposal for professional services on or after June 10, 2026 for the Surplus to Success Program.
To learn more about this program’s RFP and procurement opportunities visit: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/property/surplus-to-success.html
Today, DCEO attended the grand opening for Komatsu’s new office and Customer Experience Center in Peoria. The opening celebrated Peoria’s pivotal role in the future of manufacturing and mining innovation here in Illinois.
This #PrideMonth we’re spotlighting LGBTQIA+ businesses across the state. Amy’s Place is a lesbian owned and queer-operated bar in Champaign. Make sure to stop by and #EnjoyIllinois.
Join DCEO in celebrating #Juneteenth and National Homeownership Month. This event will bring together housing and financial professionals to provide tools to help build generational wealth.
📅 Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Virtual
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Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session to provide an overview of the DCEO Grant Program Offices and a background of the agency.
📅Wednesday, June 17
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Join DCEO this #PrideMonth for a conversation celebrating LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurship and community in East Central Illinois.
📅Tuesday, June 16| 6:00 p.m. | Champaign Public Library
Visit DCEO’s website for more details – bit.ly/4vw5dBO
Big news for Central Illinois! Rural King is building a new Store Support Center in Mattoon, creating 100 new full-time jobs and retaining more than 700 existing positions. #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/4oq40K2
Join DCEO for the 2026 #Juneteenth Signature Business Roundtable. The event will explore how the legacy of Juneteenth continues to shape the future of Black business opportunity in Illinois.
📅Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Hybrid
Register – bit.ly/4ocTfdZ
Illinois DCEO
The “Oscars of the food world” take place Monday at the Lyric Opera House, bringing some of the culinary industry’s biggest stars to town. In the days before, get in on the fun with brunches,…
SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not…
