ICYMI: DCEO joined Gov. Pritzker and business leaders to announce DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc.’s Illinois expansion project. 🏭⚙️ #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/4qYmOzv
ICYMI: DCEO joined Gov. Pritzker and business leaders to announce DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc.’s Illinois expansion project. 🏭⚙️ #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/4qYmOzv
Visit Illinois at MWC Barcelona 2026 (Hall 7, Stand C21)! DCEO is proud to host the Illinois Pavilion at Mobile World Congress, the premier global event for mobile communications and technology.
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The State’s #EDGE program is bolstering economic development across Illinois. #BeInIllinois
A few highlights from 2026, totaling over $200M in investment, include:
🪵Tangent Technologies
⚙️DMG MORI
💡 G&W Electric Company
🏗️ Mi-Jack Products
DCEO is leading a delegation to Manufacturing World Tokyo from July 1-3. Join DCEO’s upcoming webinar to learn more.
📅Tuesday, March 17
⌚6:00 p.m. CST
Register – [bit.ly/4r1avTr]bit.ly/4r1avTr
Contact Kevin Kim at kevin.kim@illinois.gov for more information.
Women’s History graphic with text Advancing HER Illinois Business.
It’s #WomensHistoryMonth and DCEO is proud to celebrate, uplift, and engage with women-owned businesses across Illinois.
Learn more about DCEO’s monthlong celebration and how you can get involved – bit.ly/400exjS
Image of Chicago Skyline with text: Announcing Illinois Ranks #2 in Nation for Corporate Investment.
Illinois has ranked #2 for corporate expansion and relocations for the fourth year in a row!🏆Site Selection’s annual rankings are reinforcing Illinois’ sustained economic momentum and national business leadership. #BeInIllinois
Learn more: bit.ly/4r8ydgy
The State’s Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program is preparing the next generation of diverse leaders for the trade industry. 🏗️
Read more – bit.ly/4kVvoxH
We’re hiring! Join the DCEO Team.
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Assistant Grant Manager-Broadband
✔️ Loans Operations Analyst
✔️ Grant Manager Team B
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
DCEO is leading a dynamic delegation to Mobile World Congress (MWC)!
📍Barcelona, Spain
📅March 2–5
MWC is the world’s annual largest gathering for the mobile communications and information technology industry. Contact riccardo.navon@illinois.gov to learn more.
Join DCEO for an online conversation to get the latest updates on the State’s financial resources and opportunities.
📅March 4 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Virtual
Make sure to register – bit.ly/4sWhoHA
Image of man at laptop with text Webinar: Presented by Office of Accountability.
Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session covering the first step in the grant process: pre-qualification.
📅Wednesday, March 4
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
Image of farmer, factory worker and skyline with text Turning Our Plan Into Progress
DCEO is excited to share last year’s progress on Illinois’ Economic Growth Plan, spotlighting how we are helping communities and businesses thrive from Chicago to Carbondale and everywhere in between.
Check out the full update here: dceo.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
Image of company products with text: ANNOUNCING DMG MORI Expands in Illinois.
🏭⚙️✨ DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc. is expanding in Illinois! The company is creating 74 new jobs and establishing a new advanced manufacturing and R&D facility in Chicago. #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/3MH4s8m
Image of manufacturing plant: ANNOUNCING Major AbbVie Manufacturing Expansion.
Big momentum for Illinois’ life sciences industry 🚀 AbbVie is expanding in North Chicago with two new active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facilities – creating 300 new full-time jobs in the Chicagoland region. #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/4rYraYk
Join DCEO for our #BlackHistoryMonth roundtable in the Metro East!
📅Thursday, February 26 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Make sure to register – bit.ly/4tJboCr
We’re hiring! Join the DCEO Team.
DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including:
✔️ Assistant Grant Manager-Broadband
Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV
Tuesday marked the start of the Year of the Horse. 🐎
Join in on the #LunarNewYear celebrations by supporting and visiting local businesses. #EnjoyIllinois
Image of laboratory with text: Announcing Teklab Opens New Lab in Collinsville.
Congratulations to Teklab on their new laboratory in Collinsville! Their expansion is a great example of companies choosing IL for our workforce, infrastructure, and commitment to the environment. #BeInIllinois
Read more – bit.ly/4rXz7x1
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by supporting Illinois’ Black-owned businesses.
Learn more about how Black-owned wineries are reimagining wine culture and building community on Chicago’s South Side. 🍷
Governor Prtizker behind the podium.
Proud to share the State of the State and introduce our eighth balanced budget proposal.
This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US as we move toward unity, freedom, and justice.
Illinois has played a unique role in helping our nation bridge the emerging fractures.
ICYMI: Last week, DCEO Director Kristin Richards joined Gov. Pritzker and local leaders to announce the statewide expansion of the STAR bonds program. ⭐ #BeInIllinois
Learn more – dceo.illinois.gov/star-bonds.h...
Image of Washington Monument and American flag with text 2026 PRESIDENTS DAY.
On #PresidentsDay, we reflect on the contributions of our nation’s leaders, including the values of democracy and freedom that we enjoy in our country.
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Sketch of Abraham Lincoln with quote: “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.”
Today, we celebrate President Lincoln’s birthday and the many contributions he made to Illinois, the country, and the world. 🎩
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Image of recycled plastic lumber with text: Announcing Tangent Technologies to Expand Operations to Illinois
Sustainable lumber manufacturer Tangent Technologies is expanding and consolidating its U.S. manufacturing operations in Illinois – investing $50 million and creating 110 new jobs in Montgomery.
Learn more: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
DCEO led a delegation of Illinois companies to #WHXDubai to showcase our world-class healthcare sector.
📍 Visit us at Booth S11.C70 or learn more here: buff.ly/vhgDLwX
Image of man at laptop with text Webinar: Presented by Office of Accountability.
Attention grantseekers! DCEO is hosting a virtual training session to discuss the steps to apply for a Unique Entity Identifier, how to complete SAM.gov registration, and steps for registration renewal.
📅Wed, 2/18
9-10 a.m.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp
ICYMI: DCEO awarded $2.4 million through the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program to support small business growth and strengthen research collaborations. 🚀 #BeInIllinois
Read more – www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news...
Image of Route 66 sign with text: Illinois Kicks Off Route 66 Centennial.
Illinois has officially kicked off the Route 66 Centennial, celebrating 100 years of the Mother Road that begins in Chicago and runs through the heart of our state. 🎉
➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4tqeHOT #EnjoyIllinois
Image of municipality with text: Announcing: STAR Bonds Program Expansion.
The statewide expansion of the STAR bonds program will strengthen local economies and build long-term opportunity for Illinois residents.⭐
Read more – bit.ly/3O7na9t
#BeInIllinois
This week, DCEO attended a delegation briefing and site visit at Dudek & Bock’s facility in Mexico during Expo Manufactura in Monterrey, Mexico.🤝
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