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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.

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA)

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) Program will prioritize services that promote equitable economic opportunities for participating businesses across the state by enhancing their awareness and readiness to apply for and acquire capital, in addition to fostering entrepreneurial growth and enhancing financial and business management skills. Illinois’ Loan TA Program has been developed to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services intended to help SEDI-owned businesses and VSBs access SSBCI capital or participate in other federal or other jurisdiction programs that support small businesses.

Additional information about SSBCI TA program will be available soon.