Office of Minority Economic Empowerment

Committed to providing minority-, women-, persons-with-disabilities-, and veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state with equitable access to opportunities and resources.

Online with OE3 – Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses

Is access to financial capital important for your business? The Office Economic Equity and Empowerment’ (OE3) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation to learn more. Team OE3 will share the latest financial resources across the sectors, federal and state programs, and other opportunities for your business. As Team OE3 will answer any …

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Online with OE3

Is access to financial capital important for your business? The Office Economic Equity and Empowerment’ (OE3) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation to learn more. Team OE3 will share the latest financial resources across the sectors, federal and state programs, and other opportunities for your business. As Team OE3 will answer any …

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Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Info Session

Hosted in partnership with 8th District Commissioner Anthony Quezada, 26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and the State of IL’s Office of Economic Equity and Empowerment (OE3), come learn more about the upcoming OE3 Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant. This info session will cover grant overview, eligibility requirements, and answer any questions you might have about …

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Overview of OE3 Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant for Southwest IL Region & Additional Resources for Entrepreneurs

Host: Michelle Lura White  Agenda:  The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to businesses owned by very small businesses (VSBs) or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) to support small business capital improvement projects. This grant will offer small business grants across the state to …

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Online with OE3 – Overview of financial resources for small businesses

Host: Diana Alfaro  Agenda: Is access to financial capital important for your business? The Office Economic Equity and Empowerment (OE3) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that’s open to all racial/ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ owned businesses and all other marginalized groups. Team OE3 will share the latest financial resources …

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Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program Workshop

Welcome to the Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program event! Join us at Mercado on Fifth on Tue Feb 18 2025 at 3:00 PM for an exciting opportunity to learn about funding and resources available for small businesses. Connect with other entrepreneurs and experts in the field to help grow your business. Don’t miss out on this chance to take …

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Online with OE3 – Overview of financial resources for small businesses

Host: Diana Alfaro  Agenda:  Is access to financial capital important for your business? The Office Economic Equity and Empowerment (OE3) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that’s open to all racial/ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ owned businesses and all other marginalized groups. Team OE3 will share the latest financial resources …

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OE3 Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program TA Program Application Webinar

Host: Anggi Lewis   Agenda:  The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) or very small businesses (VSBs) to support small business capital improvement projects. This program will offer small business grants across the …

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Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program

Learn about how to secure up to $245,000 for your business. The 2024 Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (“OE3”) Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program is designed to help small businesses strengthen their operations, overcome financial challenges, and continue contributing to their communities and Illinois’ economy. This funding opportunity is designed to support …

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Online with OE3 – Overview of financial resources for small businesses

Is access to financial capital important for your business? The Office Economic Equity and Empowerment (OE3) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that’s open to all racial/ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ owned businesses and all other marginalized groups. Team OE3 will share the latest financial resources across the sectors, federal …

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Filing Taxes, Including Sales Tax

This workshop will discuss the basics of keeping up-to-date records for your business, and how to go about filing your taxes as a business.

Taxes