ICYMI: DCEO joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and #TeamIllinois to welcome Zero Point Cryogenics. The cryogenic hardware company will have a new home at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, creating career opportunities in the quantum industry for Illinoisians.

Ability Engineering Technology is expanding its Illinois footprint and becoming the second supplier to join the IQMP! 🚀 #BeInIllinois #GQF26 Read more – www.illinois.gov/news/release...

DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including: ✔️ Senior Bid Credit Program Mgr ✔️ Apprenticeship Initiative Mgr ✔️ Program Accounting Mgr & Reconciliations Unit Supervisor ✔️ Compliance Integrity Mgr Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV

Welcome, Zero Point Cryogenics! The quantum leader is coming to Illinois at the IQMP – creating jobs and supplying cryogenic hardware. 🚀 #BeInIllinois #GQF26   Read more – bit.ly/4yHa3Pd

DCEO joined an Illinois delegation at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. The delegation reflects Illinois’ diverse and competitive aerospace ecosystem. ✈️

The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub will advance quantum technologies by growing the domestic base of quantum components manufacturers & strengthening supply chains. By 2035, The Bloch is expected to: ⚛️Create 30K jobs ⚛️Train 50K workers ⚛️Support 200 companies bit.ly/3Rua73M

ICYMI: Team DCEO hosted our Beyond Pride Month event earlier this week. The event was an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ business leaders to convene and discuss resources for growing their businesses in Illinois. #BeInIllinois

DCEO is implementing the Illinois Towards Equity (ITE) Strategic Plan grounded in a clear acknowledgment of the historic and present-day disparities shaping economic opportunity across Illinois. Learn more - dceo.illinois.gov/dceo-ite

Illinois has received its highest-ever ranking in @cnbc.com's Top States for Business, coming in at #12 nationwide!🏆💼🚀#BeInIllinois Read more – gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/illinois-con...

The X-Labs Fast Fund will encourage U.S. National Science Foundation X-Labs teams to choose Illinois as the place to pursue technical breakthroughs in the #quantum technology sector. ⚛️ Learn more: bit.ly/4wxwTqz

Attention grantseekers! DCEO’s Office of Accountability is hosting a virtual training session to discuss risk assessments and why they are required for DCEO grants. 📅Wednesday, July 15 9-10 a.m. Learn more: bit.ly/3Rajnrp

DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including: ✔️ Program Accounting Manager & Reconciliations Unit Supervisor ✔️ Fiscal Monitor ✔️ Contract Visual Media Specialist ✔️ Internal Audits Intern Apply today! bit.ly/3MNt2zV

Happy #4thofJuly from all of us at DCEO! 🎇 🦅   Looking for plans to celebrate the 4th of July holiday? Find an event in your area – buff.ly/LpEgFQ2

#TeamIllinois had a successful trip to #ManufacturingWorldTokyo, showcasing products created by Illinois-based companies. Illinois ranks among the top five states in both manufacturing workforce and output. Learn more - bit.ly/4eQf5zs

ICYMI: Team DCEO attended the Illinois Economic Development Summit.    The summit brought together #TeamIllinois to discuss Illinois' economic wins and economic development plans for the future to expand opportunity for Illinoisans. 🤝

Join the Conversation on Illinois' 2040 Attainment Goal!   This summer, the working group is hosting regional stakeholder engagement sessions to gather the insights that will shape a new statewide postsecondary attainment goal.   Learn more – buff.ly/NxFG18c

ICYMI: DCEO joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and ADM leadership to announce the company’s more than $103 million investment. The modernization will create jobs for the region and ensure Illinois remains a national leader in soybean processing. 🌱🏭 #BeInIllinois

Join DCEO for an online conversation to get the latest updates on financial resources from state, federal, and local government programs, and other funding opportunities.   📅 July 1 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Virtual   Register – bit.ly/3PRlFNL

ADM will invest more than $103 million to modernize key facilities at its North American headquarters in Decatur, strengthening one of the world’s largest agricultural processing hubs. 🌱🏭📈 #BeInIllinois Read more – bit.ly/3Snj1jP

Today, Incobrasa celebrated the completion of a $250 million expansion, including a new soybean processing facility and a 50-acre solar array. ☀️🌾🚜 #BeInIllinois Read more – bit.ly/4oFbPLY

Illinois is developing a new postsecondary attainment goal for 2040 to expand economic mobility for all residents. This summer, stakeholder engagement sessions will be held across Illinois to hear from people like you. Interested in lending your voice? Learn more – shorturl.at/Nw3Mn

This #Juneteenth, DCEO is celebrating the many contributions of Black Americans & Black Illinoisans to our state’s rich history and culture by commemorating this day of freedom. Learn more – bit.ly/4eulTmt

Yesterday, DCEO hosted our #Juneteenth Signature Business Roundtable. The event brought together Black business owners, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to discuss the future of business, equity, and opportunity in Illinois.

ICYMI: DCEO joined Rural King and other local leaders to announce the company’s new Store Support Center in Mattoon. The company’s decision to expand their presence in Illinois will create 100 new full-time jobs. 🚜🏗️ #BeInIllinois

This July, DCEO and the Latinx Business Colectivo are hosting the 4th Annual Latino/a Economic Summit. This free event includes networking opportunities, expert speakers, and workshops. 💼 Space is limited, so make sure to register at bit.ly/4a3G6xZ. #ILLatinoEconomicSummit

Este julio, DCEO y el Colectivo de Negocios Latinx están organizando la 4ª Cumbre Económica Anual Latino/a. Este evento gratuito incluye oportunidades de conexión profesional, conferencistas expertos, talleres, y más. 💼 Regístrate aquí – bit.ly/4aSVnC3

Today, we’re highlighting Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar as part of our #PrideMonth business series. Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar is a queer-friendly café located in Urbana. Be sure to stop by this #PrideMonth and enjoy their delicious bagels. 🥯

Big news for Central Illinois! Rural King is building a new Store Support Center in Mattoon, creating 100 new full-time jobs and retaining more than 700 existing positions. #BeInIllinois   Read more – bit.ly/4oq40K2

Today, DCEO attended the grand opening for Komatsu’s new office and Customer Experience Center in Peoria. The opening celebrated Peoria’s pivotal role in the future of manufacturing and mining innovation here in Illinois.

Join DCEO this #PrideMonth for a conversation celebrating LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurship and community in East Central Illinois. 📅Tuesday, June 16| 6:00 p.m. | Champaign Public Library Visit DCEO’s website for more details – bit.ly/4vw5dBO