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Upcoming OMEE Events & Webinars

All events and webinars are open to everyone but intentionally target specific OMEE communities. Feel free to contact us at CEO.OMEE@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. 

Business Smart Week 2024: Breaking Down Barriers to Business Equity

July 30th and August 1st | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | in-person
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 230 S LaSalle. Chicago, IL 60604

Business Smart Week features top business diversity leaders and experts that will provide diverse and small businesses with the tools to better manage and grow their business. This year's program will feature discussions with prominent minority business owners, corporate and non-profit CEOs on offering solutions to eliminating the barriers to diverse business growth. Click here to view the event flyer.

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) - Loan TA Program NOFO Webinar
Tuesday | August 6, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) is excited to announce the launch of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) Loan TA Program. We are currently seeking proposals from qualified technical assistance providers to deliver critical support to businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSBs) participating in or seeking help from SSBCI-funded programs.

Online with OMEE – Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses
Wednesday | August 7, 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.