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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.

Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program (B2B NewBiz)

Applications are now Closed

The Illinois B2B NewBiz program provided financial relief to businesses that launched during the pandemic, specifically in industries most impacted by its effects. This program supported businesses that had been ineligible for previous state grants and most federal emergency relief for small businesses.

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