Debbie Meyers-Martin, the Economic Development Coordinator from the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office was the speaker at the Calumet City Chamber of Commerce meeting and luncheon held Wednesday, October 10, 2007, in Tom's Restaurant - Calumet City, Illinois.
Ms. Meyers-Martin handed out literature and spoke on the low-interest rate loans for Illinois business owners, which are designed to ultimately create new jobs through the State's "Employ Illinois" program. More information can be found on the website of State Treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias.
A "Child Care Program" under "Employ Illinois" is also available for qualifying projects that generate new DCFS-licensed child care spaces. This could be the answer to child care providers working out of their homes, and for those looking to expand.
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Debbie Meyers-Martin
Janice Minton-Kutz - Chamber President with Ms. Meyers
Valencia "Val" Williams, Chairperson, Local Advisory Board CEDA