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WELCOME
INNOVATE Illinois, a six-month program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, was created to recognize innovative, high-growth, small businesses throughout Illinois. The goal of INNOVATE Illinois is to provide revenue-generating businesses throughout Illinois with the assistance and resources to help them take their innovations further and grow their businesses.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
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Application Deadline
April 30, 2007
Regional Interview Notification
May 14, 2007
Interviews for Selected Companies
Week of May 21, 2007
Winners Announced
June 11, 2007
(for selected companies)
Program Begins
Week of July 9, 2007
Regional Forums
August 17 - Carbondale
October 19 - Peoria
December 13 - Chicago
Monthly Mentoring Sessions
July 9-16, August 6-13,
September 3-10, October 8-15,
November 5-12, December 3-10
Program Ends
December 13
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