Often times, community resources go unused because the community isn’t properly informed about them. My goal is to keep the 68th district and surrounding communities up to date with local, state and federal resources that can be of use.

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The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and con

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

Illinois Main Street (IMS) works with communities across the state to foster local economic development and enhance overall quality of life. IMS does this by providing hands-on training, statewide workshops, networking opportunities, and access to re

Illinois Main Street (IMS) works with communities across the state to foster local economic development and enhance overall quality of life. IMS does this by providing hands-on training, statewide workshops, networking opportunities, and access to resources of community organizations focused on revitalizing their older or historic commercial districts.

The mission of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is to help Illinois black businesses to become sustainable, high-growth enterprises by assisting them with building their capacity, allowing them to compete effectively in local, state, federal, a

The mission of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is to help Illinois black businesses to become sustainable, high-growth enterprises by assisting them with building their capacity, allowing them to compete effectively in local, state, federal, and commercial contracts.

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce delivers benefit to the community by leading in the promotion of economic growth, advocating for the interests of business, and providing service and educational opportunities that help our members grow.

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce delivers benefit to the community by leading in the promotion of economic growth, advocating for the interests of business, and providing service and educational opportunities that help our members grow.

The Mission of the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the growth and prosperity of our members and business community by providing a positive environment through a partnership with our volunteers, staff, business, education and governme

The Mission of the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the growth and prosperity of our members and business community by providing a positive environment through a partnership with our volunteers, staff, business, education and government. We strive to be the "Voice of Business" promoting the growth and prosperity of our members.

The Rockford Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization of local business leaders and individuals who work together to provide leadership that promotes and defends responsible, equitable economic development, job opportu

The Rockford Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization of local business leaders and individuals who work together to provide leadership that promotes and defends responsible, equitable economic development, job opportunities, government, educational excellence, and long-term sustainability for local Hispanic and minority residents.

Think Big! is the leading resource for minority owned businesses. The organization is committed to removing barriers that prevent the minority community from business growth and development. ThinkBig! offers a four week school of business to aspiring

Think Big! is the leading resource for minority owned businesses. The organization is committed to removing barriers that prevent the minority community from business growth and development. ThinkBig! offers a four week school of business to aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start up, sustain, and grow your business. Workshops range from helping you to create a business plan, financial sustainability, marketing, legal requirements, to one-on-one coaching with experts.