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Upcoming OE3 Events & Webinars
All events and webinars are open to everyone but intentionally target specific OE3 communities. Feel free to contact us at CEO.OE3@illinois.gov if we don't answer your questions during our webinars or contact the First Stop Business Information Center Helpline at 1-800-252-2923. Spanish speaking assistance is available.
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Online with OE3 - Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses
Wednesday | August 6, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Virtual
Access to financial capital, such as grants and loans, is crucial for business growth. Join OE3's Business Development Managers for an online conversation and get the latest updates on financial resources, federal, state, and local government programs, as well as other opportunities. You can ask us anything about your business in English or Spanish. Don't miss out!
Other Events
Celebrating Women in Innovation
Wednesday | July 16, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm | in-person
Concert Hall at DePaul University. 2330 North Halstead St, Chicago, IL
Join to honor the recipients of this year’s Celebrating Women in Innovation Awards. The Illinois Women's Business Collective (ILWBC), which is a statewide business collective powered by the state through DCEO-OE3, will be part of the Ecosystem Showcase. This event requires a registration fee.
Rainbow Resilience: Companies Navigating Approaches to LGBTQIA+ Engagement
Thursday | July 17, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | in person
Distillery Labs. 201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602
Join us for Rainbow Resilience, a timely panel discussion exploring how the business community is showing up for LGBTQIA+ owned businesses. As part of the lead-up to River City Pride, this event highlights strategies for creating inclusive economic opportunity through partnerships, procurement, policy, and workplace culture. Event flyer for more info.
SBDC at ABPA Mingle Mania
Thursday | July 31, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | in-person
Al Bawadi Grill 7216 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Join us for the 3rd Annual Mingle Mania hosted by the SBDC at ABPA — a night full of energy, community, and business magic! OE3 will be at this event.