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. 

Online with OMEE – Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses
Wednesday | October 2, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Is access to financial capital important for your business?

The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that's open to all minorities ((racial/ethnic), women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+) and any other marginalized groups-owned businesses. Team OMEE will provide you with the latest updates on financial resources like federal and state programs, information about other opportunities, and answer any questions you may have about your business. We'll take questions in English and Spanish.

Connecting HER with Illinois Business Resources-Decatur
Thursday | October 3, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | in-person
1165 N. University Avenue Decatur, IL

Tailored for women-owned businesses of all stages & industries, future women business owners, & aspiring female entrepreneurs, with attendees from all backgrounds and Illinois regions welcome to join and learn, too!

Come celebrate National Women's Business Month by joining us at this community presentation focused on inspiring, connecting, and advancing Illinois women-owned businesses, future women business owners, and aspiring female entrepreneurs with business resources and opportunities offered across Illinois' entrepreneurial ecosystem. During this free, in-person resources presentation & conversation, we will also answer your questions. Connecting HER with Illinois Business Resources-Decatur is presented by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce, together with the support of entrepreneurial support organizations at our venue host, the Metro Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce.

*Formerly OMEE