The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment will focus and promote opportunities for all minority communities across the state through targeted programs, resources and advocates. The goal is to ensure minority enterprises have an equal opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Illinois economy and serve as an advocate for businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups in traditionally economically-disadvantaged groups.
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The Office administers Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME), an investment program developed to strengthen Illinois’ start-up and small business community by tapping into the potential of minority entrepreneurs. The program will identify high-potential minority entrepreneurs and provide start to finish support to help them grow their business.
ADME BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME) Business Workshop
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Kankakee Public Library
201 E. Merchant Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
This is a free event but registration is requested.
Visit Eventbrite to register: https://adme-august6.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
9:00am – 11:00am
Taqueria San Juanito
4714 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
The event is FREE but registration is required.
Visit Eventbrite to register: https://adme081319.eventbrite.com
For information please contact:
Sharon Polk, ADME Program Coordinator
Sharon.Polk@illinois.gov
Office: 312.814.5704
Alma Tello, Deputy Director for OMEE (si hablo español)
Alma.tello@illinois.gov
Derrick Champion, African American Business Development Manager
Derrick.champion@illinois.gov
Office: 312.814.8736
Diana Alfaro, Latino Business Development Manager (si hablo español)
Diana.alfaro@illinois.gov
Office: 312-814-4849
Contact the First Stop Business Information Center Helpline at: 1-800-252-2923. Spanish speaking assistance is also available at that number.
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Twitter: @IllinoisDCEO
Facebook: @illinoisdceo
LinkedIn: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
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