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State Funding & Business Resources for IL Business Owners

Financiamiento y Recursos del Estado para Dueños de Negocios

2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 19:50:00 America/Chicago State Funding & Business Resources for IL Business Owners The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wednesday, September 16
6:00pm - 7:50pm

The Urbana Free Library

The Lewis Auditorium

Business Resources for Minority and Underserved Entrepreneurs Recursos para Emprendedores de Grupos Minoritarios y Comunidades Desatendidas

This workshop will be offered in English and Spanish by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, join us for an informative presentation with DCEO's Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3) and the Office of Regional Economic Development (RED). OE3 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. Team RED provides free and confidential services to companies seeking to expand or relocate within the state. Presenters will be sharing funding opportunities and resources available throughout the State of Illinois to business owners including business grants, state loans, technical assistance, and how to register with the State of Illinois GATA portal to pre-qualify for DCEO grants. After the presentations, staff will be available for questions and 1:1 technical assistance. This in-person event is offered at no cost.  

Este taller será ofrecido en inglés y en español por el Departamento de Comercio y Oportunidades Económicas (DCEO). Si eres dueño de negocio o futuro emprendedor, acompáñanos a una presentación informativa con la Oficina de Equidad Económica y Empoderamiento (OE3) y la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico Regional (RED) de DCEO. OE3 aboga por oportunidades económicas equitativas en todo el estado de Illinois para negocios pertenecientes a minorías, mujeres, veteranos, personas con discapacidades, corporaciones sin fines de lucro elegibles, y otras comunidades desatendidas. El equipo de RED ofrece servicios gratuitos y confidenciales a negocios que buscan expandirse o reubicarse dentro del estado. Los presentadores compartirán oportunidades de financiamiento y recursos disponibles en todo el estado para dueños de negocios, incluyendo subvenciones para negocios, préstamos del estado, asistencia técnica, y cómo registrarse en el portal GATA del Estado de Illinois para pre-calificar para subvenciones de DCEO. Después de las presentaciones, estaran disponible para preguntas y asistencia técnica individual. Este evento es en persona y no tiene costo. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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The Urbana Free Library

Phone: 217-367-4057

Hours
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Mon, Nov 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 1:00PM to 6:00PM

About the library

Conveniently located at the corner of Race and Green in downtown Urbana.

Upcoming events

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Thu, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Health and Wellness Center

Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sun, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sun, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Mon, Nov 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Mon, Nov 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Tue, Nov 10, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Nov 10, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room

Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library

Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online

Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Online

Fri, Nov 13, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Busey-Mills Reading Room,Library Gallery

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Urbana Free Library

Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Mon, Nov 16, 3:45pm - 6:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Nov 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Tue, Nov 17, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Nov 17, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library

Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online

Thu, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area,The Lewis Auditorium,The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Fri, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Mon, Nov 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Nov 24, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Nov 24, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room

Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library

Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Nov 25, All day
The Urbana Free Library

Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Nov 26, All day
The Urbana Free Library

Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Nov 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Dec 01, All day
The Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Tue, Dec 01, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Dec 01, 10:45am - 11:45am
The Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room

Tue, Dec 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Urbana Free Library

Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:40am
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Health and Wellness Center

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Fri, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Krannert Art Museum

Sat, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Sat, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium