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 The Business News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about business-related issues and news, ranging from announcements about new businesses and the creation of jobs, to business incentives and grant awards.
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01/31/12 - Governor Quinn Announces First Investments from State’s New Venture Capital Fund
Invest Illinois Venture Fund Providing Access to Capital for Young, High-Growth Companies to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
CHICAGO – January 31, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the first investments from the state’s new venture capital fund to support two Illinois start-up businesses, Buzz Referrals, Inc. and AuraSense Therapeutics. The Invest Illinois Venture Fund (IIVF) is a new venture capital program that is part of the $78 million Advantage Illinois program launched by Governor Quinn last October. The program supports young, innovative Illinois companies that show high growth potential, can demonstrate their place in the market and already have other investors.
 RAW TAPE: Governor announces first investments from state's new venture capital fund. Speakers include Governor Pat Quinn, Buzz Referrals CEO and Co-Founder Jordan Linville, AuraSense Therapeutics Co-Founder Chad Mirkin, IllinoisVENTURES CEO John Banta and DCEO Director Warren Ribley.
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Pat Quinn. Topics include: State of the State Address, Indiana's Right to Work bill, Civic Federation's report, speed cameras and ISAC.
11/22/11 - Governor Quinn Encourages Consumers to Support Illinois’ Small Businesses this Holiday Season
Proclaims November 26 “Small Business Saturday”
CHICAGO – November 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 26 as "Small Business Saturday" in Illinois to encourage shoppers to support the more than 500,000 small businesses in our state. Consumers are encouraged to use the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, between "Black Friday" and “Cyber Monday” – traditionally two of the busiest shopping days of the year – to shop at small businesses around the state.
11/16/11 - Illinois Hosts Summit to Promote Diversity in State Government Business
Officials showcase resources for doing business with the state
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn joined state officials today to promote equal economic opportunity programs available for businesses and to encourage diversity in state government contracting. More than 500 people attended the Illinois Department of Central Management Services’ (CMS) Business Diversity Summit, where Acting Director Malcolm Weems and experts from state government highlighted vendor certification processes and support services offered by CMS and other state and federal agencies. Officials discussed programs for small businesses, and businesses owned by minorities, women and persons with disabilities, and underscored procurement rules regarding veterans’ preference in contracting and hiring at the state.
 RAW TAPE: Governor speaks at Illinois Department of Central Management Services' Business Diversity Summit.
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