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Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity — Chicago

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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 555 West Monroe, 12th Floor — Chicago, IL 60661

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Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment

Training/Course focused on Minority Owned

Advocates for equitable economic opportunities across the state of Illinois for minorities-, women-, veteran-owned businesses, businesses owned by persons with disabilities, eligible not-for-profit corporations, and other underserved communities.

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