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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.

Eligible Sectors

EDGE is ideal for businesses operating in a diverse range of industries including:

  • Manufacturing, Processing, Assembling, Warehousing and Distribution, and Agricultural Processing
  • Office-based Industries, Research & Development, and Tourism Services

There are certain sectors that are not eligible for the EDGE program, including:

  • Retail and Retail Food Services
  • Health, Professional Services and Services Delivered To Business Customer Sites (Other Than Headquarters Or Distribution Facilities)