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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 legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Low Interest Loan Programs

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity offers low-interest loan programs to help your business.

Advantage Illinois

Advantage Illinois provides low interest loans to small businesses in Illinois for start-up costs, working capital, equipment and inventory.
Cannabis Loan Program

The Cannabis Loan Program helps support Social Equity Applicants obtain the capital necessary to operate a dispensary, craft grow or transporter business in the cannabis industry.
Small Business Administration Programs

The US Small Business Administration manages loan programs to support your business’s growth.