Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Employee Directory
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is a state government agency responsible for leading economic development efforts in Illinois. Its mandate encompasses job retention and creation by engaging existing businesses, attracting new businesses and investments, courting international companies for foreign direct investment, supporting entrepreneurs and investors, and promoting Illinois as a destination for tourism and film. The department is organized into offices focused on specific areas of economic growth, including Business Development; Community Development; Employment & Training; Energy & Recycling; Energy Assistance; Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology; Film; Tourism; Trade & Investment; and Urban Assistance. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, at 555 West Monroe Street, and it employs between 201 and 500 people. The agency maintains an online presence at https://dceo.illinois.gov and also references the Illinois state site www.illinois.gov/dceo.