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#ChicagoBuild2026 is taking place October 28–29 at @McCormick_Place! 🏗️
Come and meet us at stand 856 during the Midwest’s leading construction and design show. Learn more - chicagobuildexpo.com
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
Loan Operations Manager
Weatherization Specialist Trainee
Workforce Training Provider Specialist
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
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.@HyundaiTrailer is expanding its planned investment in IL to $600M and 3,750 new full-time jobs. The State is also investing in a new Manufacturing Training Academy at @JolietJrCollege to expand training opportunities.
Read more – bit.ly/4eKrpC8
This #WomensBusinessMonth, DCEO is hosting a Connecting HER to Illinois Business Resources event. Join this free session focused on connecting & advancing Illinois women-owned businesses.
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
💼 Register today - bit.ly/3VMcWPM
Eligible entities can now apply for grants to develop and improve tourism attractions through the Tourism Attraction Grant Program and grants to support events and festivals through the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program. 🎡
Learn more and apply today - bit.ly/4iynFpH
ALT Image of festival with text: ANNOUNCING $2.4M Available for Tourism Grant Programs.
Chicago-based startup, Artisight, landed a spot on @TIME's annual Best Inventions List in the medical and healthcare category. 🔬🏆
Learn more about Artisight and their partnership with @UChicagoMed - bit.ly/4zJXwdq
Hallmark has officially named Carlinville, Illinois the Merriest Christmas Town in America! Carlinville will also be the location of Hallmark's new film Countdown to Christmas. 🏆🎄
Read more - bit.ly/3U02eEK
Chef Dominique Leach is celebrating Black culinary culture at Lexington Betty Smokehouse. Through the #IllinoisMadeProgram, Chef Leach opened the Southside fast casual barbeque restaurant. 🍽️
Learn more - bit.ly/4hYTV3R
We're closing out our #ILHHM celebration by highlighting Casa de Arte – a traditional Mexican restaurant in Peoria.
Learn how to support Illinois' Latino-owned businesses: bit.ly/4gUKeUR
ALT HHM illustration featuring business Casa de Arte.
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session to introduce potential & current grantees to the Indirect Cost Rate System, & the roles/responsibilities of stakeholders.
📅Wed., Oct. 7
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
ALT Image of man at laptop with text Webinar: Presented by Office of Accountability.
Team DCEO is at the Roosevelt University Fall 2026 Industry-Wide Internship & Career Fair today until 3:30 p.m. in Chicago! Stop by our booth to explore career opportunities with DCEO and talk with our hiring team representatives, Stacia and Derek.
The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival starts this week! 🎥
The annual event opens on Oct. 14 and will feature 113 feature films and 57 shorts. Find the festival schedule, movie recommendations and more – bit.ly/3VwFOLL
DCEO is proud to support a $17 million investment to expand the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at @SIUE. 🌽
Read more – bit.ly/3W0rrPP
ALT Image of biofuel (corn to ethanol) plant with text: Announcing Expansion of the NCERC at SIUE
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Environmental Compliance Support Specialist
✔️ Broadband Data & Mapping Analyst PSC
✔️ Northeast Economic Regional Development Manager
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
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ICYMI: Earlier this week, DCEO joined Governor Pritzker and local leaders to break ground on Southern Illinois' new production facility in the Metro East. The new studios will help Illinois remain a leader in the film industry, creating jobs and economic opportunity. 🎥
With support from the State's #EDGE Program, Aermec is establishing their first U.S. manufacturing facility in DeKalb - investing $15 million and creating good-paying jobs. #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/4y3dZbf
Today is National APEX Day! #APEXDAY2026
For nearly 40 years, the Illinois APEX Accelerator has been assisting Illinois businesses with all their government contracting needs.
Learn more about Illinois APEX Accelerator - bit.ly/4juQR23
Viakable is investing $55 million to expand its La Salle facility, creating 50 new full-time jobs, and strengthening Illinois’ role as a national leader in the manufacturing industry.
Read more – bit.ly/4B0O0UP
ALT Image of cable/wire with text: Announcing Viakable Expands Manufacturing Facility in La Salle.
We're continuing our #ILHHM celebration by highlighting Creative Signature Cuisine and Bake House – a Latino-owned restaurant located in East Moline.
Learn how to support Illinois' Latino-owned businesses: bit.ly/4gUKeUR
ALT HHM illustration featuring business Creative Signature Cuisine.
Hollywood River Studios – Southern Illinois' new premier production facility – will bring jobs and economic activity to the Metro East as the state continues its breakout role in the film and television production industry. 🎬
Read more – bit.ly/4j6nens
ALT Image of film set with text: Announcing Governor Pritzker Breaks Ground on Film Studio in Wood River.