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2012 Illinois Governor's Conferece On Tourism To Demonste The Power Of People And Tourism (1)
2012 Illinois Governor's Conference Marked 25th Anniversary Proving The Power Of People And Travel (1)
2012 Illinois Travel Guide Now Available (1)
Affirmative Action Plan Fiscal Year 2013 / Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (1)
African American History and Heritage Highlighted on EnjoyIllinois.Com (1)
DCEO Highlights Programs to Improve Energy Efficiency at Energy Fair (1)
Farmers Invited to Food Hub Summit (1)
Governor Quinn Announces Record Number of Visitors, Tourism Spending in Illinois for 2011 (1)
Governor Quinn Announces TV Production Reaches Record High in Illinois (1)
Governor Quinn Names Veteran Business Journalist to Lead Communications for Economic Growth (1)
Illinois Economic Development Officials to Visit Metro East to Announce Green Training Opportunities (1)
Illinois Filmmakers Encouraged to Enter Work in States Short Film Competition (1)
Illinois Office Of Tourism and Governor Pat Quinn Present 2012 Musical Fridays Summer concert Series (1)
Public Invited to Free Energy Fair (1)
State Announces LIHEAP Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 (2)
State Announces LIHEAP Priority Enrollment Begins Sept 4 (1)
State Awards $2.9 Million Grant to City of Ottawa (1)
State Awards $4 Million Grant to RAVE (1)
State Commerce Director Announces Capital Funding for Second Round of Green Jobs Training Grants (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director Announces Heartland Dental Care to Expand Headquarters in Effingham (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director Meets with Local Business Leaders in Cahokia to Push for Solutions to Stabilize Medicaid and Pension Systems (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director Meets with Local Business Leaders in Quincy to Push for Solutions to Stabilize Medicaid and Pension Systems (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director Meets with Local Business Leaders in Rockford to Push for Solutions to Stabilize Medicaid and Pension Systems (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director Meets with Local Business Leaders in Southern Illinois to Push for Solutions to Stabilize Medicaid and Pension Systems (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director Meets with Local Business Leaders in the Quad Cities to Push for Solutions to Stabilize Medicaid and Pension Systems (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director to Announce Grant to City of Ottawa for Flood Relief (1)
State Economic Development Acting Director to Meet with Local Business Leaders to Push for Solutions to Stabilize Medicaid and Pension Systems (2)
State Economic Development Acting Director to Visit Southwest Illinois to Announce Expansion of Integrated Manufacturing Technologies (1)
State Economic Development Agency to Award Grant for Local Infrastructure Improvements (2)
State Economic Development Director Announces New Tools to Increase Distribution of Local Food (1)
State Economic Development Director Re-Opens Southern Illinois Tourism Information Center; Highlights Importance of Tourism Industry on Illinois Economy (1)
State Economic Development Director to Announce Re-Opening of Southern Illinois Tourism Information Center; Highlight Importance of Tourism Industry on Illinois Economy (1)
State Economic Development Officials Announce $750,000 Grant to Improve Infrastructure in Franklin County (1)
State Encourages Communities to Apply for 30th Annual Governors Hometown Awards (1)
State Energy Office Announces 2012 Schedule For Free Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training Series (1)
State Energy Office Announces Illinois Energy Now Trade Ally Program (1)
State Energy Office Announces Recycling and Food Composting Grants Now Available (1)
State Officials Announce New Training Program for Veterans at City Colleges of Chicago (1)
State Officials Announce Support for Asian Carp Plant (1)
State to Host Regional Export Seminars for Small Business Owners (1)
Veteran Career Expo in Gurnee March 22 (1)
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State Energy Office Announces 2012 Schedule For Free Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training Series

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 January 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The State Energy Office at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the 2012 schedule for the Illinois Energy Conservation Code (IECC) training series aimed at the state's construction industry. These training events will be offered at no cost to Illinois investor-owned utility customers and will allow homebuilders, designers, code officials, realtors, and home performance professionals to learn about the most up-to-date energy conservation codes for new construction, additions and renovation projects in Illinois. 
 Date Created:  01 11 2012 
 Agency ID:  22**12 
 ISL ID:  000000040323   Original UID: 20757 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Commerce Director Announces Capital Funding for Second Round of Green Jobs Training Grants

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 January 10 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today announced $3,398,444 in capital funding to ten organizations that will train nearly 700 weatherization specialists across the state as part of the second phase of the Urban Weatherization Initiative (UWI). UWI is the nation's first state-funded weatherization program and one of the largest job creation initiatives to date for urban communities in Illinois. Governor Quinn kicked-off the first phase the multi-year green jobs training program last September by announcing the first round of funding for home energy audit training with national certification. 
 Date Created:  01 10 2012 
 Agency ID:  19**12 
 ISL ID:  000000040326   Original UID: 20750 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Economic Development Director Announces New Tools to Increase Distribution of Local Food

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 January 12 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley this morning addressed the annual Illinois Specialty Growers Association conference in Springfield. At the conference, Dir. Ribley highlighted ways the state is working to increase markets for local foods. 
 Date Created:  01 12 2012 
 Agency ID:  31**12 
 ISL ID:  000000040446   Original UID: 20760 FIRST WORD: State 
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Public Invited to Free Energy Fair

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 February 17 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Representatives from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will join state and local elected officials and other government agencies on Saturday for an energy fair hosted by State Senator Annazette Collins. The free event is an opportunity for the public to learn about services available to improve the efficiency of their homes and lower energy costs. Interested individuals can also sign up for training to become a certified weatherization specialist through DCEOs Urban Weatherization Initiative. 
 Date Created:  02 17 2012 
 Agency ID:  136**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041331   Original UID: 21189 FIRST WORD: Public 
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DCEO Highlights Programs to Improve Energy Efficiency at Energy Fair

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 February 18 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Representatives from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined state and local elected officials and community partners today for an energy fair hosted by State Senator Annazette Collins. The free event was an opportunity for the public to learn about services available to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and lower home energy costs. Interested individuals were also able to sign-up for training to become a certified weatherization specialist through DCEOs Urban Weatherization Initiative. 
 Date Created:  02 18 2012 
 Agency ID:  140**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041341   Original UID: 21204 FIRST WORD: DCEO 
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African American History and Heritage Highlighted on EnjoyIllinois.Com

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 February 24 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  In honor of Black History Month, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) today announced an African American History and Heritage feature on enjoyillinois.com, the states official tourism Web site. The site highlights the culturally rich history of the state of Illinois through its diverse travel destinations, historical sites and engaging activities statewide. 
 Date Created:  02 24 2012 
 Agency ID:  154**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041358   Original UID: 21217 FIRST WORD: African 
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Farmers Invited to Food Hub Summit

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 February 24 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Experts say Illinois' lack of a food hub network has been a major barrier to increasing markets for small farmers. A coalition of organizations, led by the state and federal governments, is now actively working to build a food hub network in Illinois. 
 Date Created:  02 24 2012 
 Agency ID:  152**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041359   Original UID: 21218 FIRST WORD: Farmers 
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Illinois Filmmakers Encouraged to Enter Work in States Short Film Competition

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 1 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  In the 2012 Shortcuts competition which kicks off today. In its fifth year, Shortcuts is a statewide short film competition sponsored by the Illinois Film Office and designed to encourage growth in Illinois film industry. In order to take part in the contest entrants must be Illinois residents over the age of 18 or students over the age of 18 who attend Illinois colleges and universities. The winner will receive a CHICAGO Illinois filmmakers who are looking for the next big break are invited to enter their work cash prize and the winning film will be screened during the Chicago International Film Festival this fall. 
 Date Created:  03 01 2012 
 Agency ID:  177**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041480   Original UID: 21349 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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State Energy Office Announces Illinois Energy Now Trade Ally Program

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) State Energy Office today announced the Illinois Energy Now Trade Ally Program to further energy efficiency efforts in Illinois. The new Trade Ally program will help forge partnerships between trade allies and their public sector clients to provide more energy efficient building solutions that will result in increased energy savings in schools, municipality buildings and government facilities. 
 Date Created:  03 09 2012 
 Agency ID:  201**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041640   Original UID: 21468 FIRST WORD: State 
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2012 Illinois Governor's Conferece On Tourism To Demonste The Power Of People And Tourism

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 13 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) and the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitor Bureaus will host the 2012 Illinois Governor's Conference on Tourism starting Wednesday, March 14 through Friday, March 16 at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont. The conference will be attended by more than 500 tourism industry professionals from around the state and feature an impressive array of speakers and panelists showcasing cutting edge ideas for moving the Illinois tourism industry forward. This years theme is The Power of People and Travel. 
 Date Created:  03 13 2012 
 Agency ID:  212**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041655   Original UID: 21486 FIRST WORD: 2012 
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State Economic Development Agency to Award Grant for Local Infrastructure Improvements

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March15 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  WHITTINGTON, IL Officials with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) tomorrow will announce a Community Development Assistance Program grant for Franklin County. The grant will go towards infrastructure improvements that will alleviate a potential life and safety hazard for citizens in communities throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas, and create construction jobs. 
 Date Created:  03 15 2012 
 Agency ID:  234**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041666   Original UID: 21496 FIRST WORD: State 
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2012 Illinois Governor's Conference Marked 25th Anniversary Proving The Power Of People And Travel

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  More than 400 of Illinois leading travel professionals gathered last week at the 2012 Illinois Governors Conference on Tourism. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) and the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (ICCVB) co-hosted the event which was held at the Donald E. Stephen Convention Center March 14-16. This years theme, The Power of People and Travel, emphasized how working together can facilitate forward-thinking and innovative initiatives to ensure the tourism industry continues to be a key economic driver for the state. 
 Date Created:  03 19 2012 
 Agency ID:  251**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041724   Original UID: 21543 FIRST WORD: 2012 
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Veteran Career Expo in Gurnee March 22

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  A Veteran career expo and job fair will be held in Gurnee on March 22, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. The event highlights Governor Pat Quinns effort to grow jobs and connect qualified job seekers with ready-to-hire employers. 
 Date Created:  03 19 2012 
 Agency ID:  250**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041730   Original UID: 21544 FIRST WORD: Veteran 
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State Economic Development Officials Announce $750,000 Grant to Improve Infrastructure in Franklin County

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 16 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  WHITTINGTON, IL Officials with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a $750,000 federal Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grant to Franklin County on behalf of the Rend Lake Conservancy District to assist with infrastructure improvements. The grant will go towards replacing a water main that lies underneath the Big Muddy swamp east of Buckner, Illinois, which will help alleviate a potential life and safety hazard for citizens in communities throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas. 
 Date Created:  03 16 2012 
 Agency ID:  238**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041735   Original UID: 21539 FIRST WORD: State 
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2012 Illinois Travel Guide Now Available

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 April 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) today announced that the 2012 Illinois Travel Guide is now available to consumers. The all-new guide combines a newsstand magazine look and feel with the practical information visitors expect from a travel guide. 
 Date Created:  04 02 2012 
 Agency ID:  317**12 
 ISL ID:  000000042381   Original UID: 21922 FIRST WORD: 2012 
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State Economic Development Agency to Award Grant for Local Infrastructure Improvements

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 15 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Officials with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) tomorrow will announce a Community Development Assistance Program grant for Franklin County. The grant will go towards infrastructure improvements that will alleviate a potential life and safety hazard for citizens in communities throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas, and create construction jobs. 
 Date Created:  03 15 2012 
 Agency ID:  235**12 
 ISL ID:  000000042402   Original UID: 21930 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Officials Announce New Training Program for Veterans at City Colleges of Chicago

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 April 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Acting Director David Vaught, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Director Erica Borggren, and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Director Jay Rowell today joined the Utility Workers of America (UWUA), Peoples Gas and City Colleges of Chicago to launch a new training to placement workforce development project targeted towards veterans. The Gas Sector Utility Workers Training Program will develop highly skilled, on-the-job trained workers for the Illinois natural gas industry. 
 Date Created:  04 11 2012 
 Agency ID:  355**12 
 ISL ID:  000000042518   Original UID: 22077 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Encourages Communities to Apply for 30th Annual Governors Hometown Awards

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 April 16 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is encouraging Illinois communities large and small to submit their entries for the 2012 Governors Hometown Awards (GHTA) competition. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the annual event which recognizes those volunteers whose hard work and dedication greatly improve their communities. The deadline to submit applications for consideration is Jul. 16, 2012. 
 Date Created:  04 16 2012 
 Agency ID:  378**12 
 ISL ID:  000000042553   Original UID: 22181 FIRST WORD: State 
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Governor Quinn Names Veteran Business Journalist to Lead Communications for Economic Growth

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 May 4 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Governor Quinn today announced that veteran business journalist Sandra M. Jones will join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as the new director of communications effective May 7. Sandra Jones has a lifetime of experience building a strong understanding of the business world, Governor Quinn said. Her command of business issues will be a great resource for our continuing efforts to bring jobs and business to Illinois. 
 Date Created:  05 04 2012 
 Agency ID:  481**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043492   Original UID: 23017 FIRST WORD: Governor 
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State Economic Development Acting Director Meets with Local Business Leaders in Southern Illinois to Push for Solutions to Stabilize Medicaid and Pension Systems

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 May 7 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Acting Director David Vaught met with business leaders and local government officials in southern Illinois today to push for solutions that stabilize and strengthen Illinois Medicaid and public pension systems this legislative session. During the discussion at the Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro, Vaught emphasized that these two fast-growing areas of state spending are on unsustainable paths, jeopardizing their existence, those who depend on them, and the states ability to fund core services like education and public safety. Inaction on these two critical issues creates an uncertainty for businesses assessing their long-term future and suppresses economic growth. 
 Date Created:  05 07 2012 
 Agency ID:  491**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043506   Original UID: 23028 FIRST WORD: State 
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