Opportunity Returns : West Central Region.

Opportunity Returns is Governor Blagojevich's comprehensive plan for restoring economic opportunity to Illinois -- an approach designed to create jobs and spur growth. This historic approach to economic development in Illinois focuses the state's resources on the specific strengths and priorities of each region -- recognizing that local communities understand their needs the best. Ten regional plans have been developed to fit each of the regions. This plan outlines economic and workplace goals for the West Central region, which is comprised of Adams, Brown, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler and Warren counties.

Performance audit [of] the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Prompt Payment Act Compliance and Medicaid Payment Process /

Contains performance audit of state moneys provided by or through Illinois state agencies to the Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services Prompt Payment Act Compliance and Medicaid Payment Process, under contracts or grant agreements in year 2007.

Proposal writing : the basic steps in planning and writing a successful grant application /

"Published in September 1998 and revised in Aug. 2006 by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity."

Proposal writing : the basic steps in planning and writing a successful grant application.

"Published in September 1998, and reprinted in Aug. 2006 and revised in 2008 by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Entrepreneurship Network Business Information Center."

Proposal writing : the basic steps in planning and writing a successful grant application /

"This publication has been made available through a partnership of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's First Stop Business Information Center, the Small Business Development Center Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration"--P. [4] of cover.

Program guidelines : Competitive Communities Initiative.

"10/03"--Colophon.

Relative effects of chlorine and ammonia from wastewater treatment facilities on stream biota /

Project no.: 83/2002.

Relative effects on stream biota of chlorine and ammonia occurring in secondary sewage /

"Project no. 20./32."

Resource directory for minorities, women, veterans and disabled persons starting or owning a business.

"This publication has been made available through a partnership of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Illinois Entrepreneurship Network Business Information Center, the Small Business Development Center Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration."--p. [4] of cover.

Retailing in Illinois : a practical guide.

"7/09"--Colophon.

Restaurant start-up profile.

"This publication has been made available through a partnership of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Illinois Entrepreneurship Business Information Center, the Small Business Development Center Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration"--P. [4] of cover.

Restaurant start-up profile /

"This publication has been made available through a partnership of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's First Stop Business Information Center, the Small Business Development Center Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration"--P. [4] of cover.

Rules of the road.

Cover title.

Slips, trips and falls : residential care facilities /

Provides information on preventing slipping, tripping and falling injuries in residential care facilities.

Starting a business in Illinois : handbook.

The Illinois Entrepreneurship Network was established throughout the state to provide business management, counseling and training, assistance in entering international markets, information on competing for the state and federal contracts, developing technology related products and providing a supportive environment for new, startup businesses. This network consists of Small Business Development Centers, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, International Trade/NAFTA Centers, Small Business Incubators and of course Entrepreneurship Centers. Assistance is provided in the areas of preparing business and marketing plans, securing capital, improving business skills, accessing international trade opportunities and addressing other business management needs. DCEO also has programs targeted to assist minority and women-owned business concerns. The Illinois Entrepreneurship Network is a collaborative arrangement among DCEO, the US Small Business Administration, the US Department of Defense, colleges and universities and private business organizations. Pursuant to the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) created the IEN Business Information Center of Illinois (the Center). The goal of the Center is to enhance the state's business climate by making it easier for businesses to comply with government requirements and gain access to the information they need to be competitive. Whether a startup or existing business, this handbook will inform you of various legal requirements and guide you to additional resources.