The Treasurer's Office holds Opportunity Knocks workshops to raise awareness of our low-interest loan programs for Illinois residents, businesses and organizations. Directors from our Cultivate, Employ and Opportunity Illinois divisions explain how to use these linked deposit programs to stimulate job growth and retention, community development and qualify of life initiatives. Local government leaders, business owners and non-profit organizers are encouraged to attend.

2008 Opportunity Knocks Schedule

Friday, October 10 – Riverdale
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Riverdale Resource Center, 13725 S. Wabash Avenue, Riverdale
No cost to attend.
Continental breakfast will be provided.
Guest speakers include representatives from Governors State University, Small Business Development Center; Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity; U.S. Internal Revenue Service;
U.S. Small Business Administration; and Harris Bank.

To register, please contact Debbie Meyers-Martin at (312) 814-1252 or DMeyers-Martin@treasurer.state.il.us.  Participants may also register online.

This Opportunity Knocks event is sponsored by:


  
   

Employ Illinois gives business owners access to capital to start or enhance their businesses with the help of low- interest rate loans.

Opportunity Illinois backs low-interest loans to consumers and community development agencies to improve the quality of life in Illinois.

Cultivate Illinois helps farmers offset the rising cost of farming and encourages green business development.
Money Market and Prime Funds allow local government entities to pool their investments to gain a higher rate of return for their residents.
Online bill paying gives people with busy schedules a quick and convenient way to pay government bills and fees.