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Are you a small business looking to get more involved in the clean energy industry in Illinois? The Small & Emerging Business Hub (Hub) is here to help! The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) launched the Hub as an effort to centralize key resources, tools, and information in one place to help small businesses navigate the clean energy landscape seamlessly.
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Key Features of the Hub Include:
New to the solar energy landscape? The IPA is here to help! Solar companies can walk through the step-by-step process of becoming an Approved Vendor and Designee with Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All.
Thinking of starting a small business? Here are some resources that may help small business owners get started and grow their businesses.
Grants and funding opportunities are particularly helpful for small & emerging businesses to fund their success. Understanding the grants and funding landscape at state, federal, and local levels can serve small & emerging businesses address their needs and fuel their growth.
To remain competitive in today’s workforce, it is crucial for small & emerging businesses to invest in workforce and training needs. Workforce planning is not merely a buzzword anymore. It’s a need and a reality. How can small & emerging businesses prepare for their current and future needs while maximizing their human capital?