Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for an informational webinar to learn about the $3.5 million investment to accelerate local economic recovery initiatives. Through the launch of the first phase Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Development (RISE), a local and regional planning grant opportunity, the State will offer competitive grants to help local governments and economic development organizations (EDOs) create new regional or local plans to promote economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The webinar will be an opportunity for local governments, regional economic development organizations, and economic development stakeholders to learn about the latest funding opportunity and participate in Q & A.

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