Building partnerships for community ppt

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• #3: Want to point out our network of regional staff people on the ground, throughout the state. You can find their names and contact information online at www.ildceo.net. They are an excellent first step when you are looking for state support, they can help you navigate the options available to you.
• #4: Along with the new revenue, state government must also be cut. DCEO’s proposed operational budget reflects the state's budget situation, as our budget is actually down over 16.0%. This includes the loss of the one-time federal stimulus infusion. We’ve reviewed our services and have prioritized what works, and we’re actually growing in areas that have proven track records of helping business to create jobs, and workers to fill those jobs.
• #6: We have Two Goals with this program.There are two basic parts to the program:Based on review of a written application, DCEO will register qualified, Illinois businesses. DCEO will then post these eligible businesses on our web site.Businesses or individuals investing in one of the qualified businesses will submit an application to DCEO requesting their tax credit.
• #9: Now, no job created by a company for this credit is considered ineligible; however, there are some employee classifications you may NOT utilize to fill the position: including temps or any variation, partners, independent contractors, someone employed by the company the first half of 2010 (if they were employed a few years ago you can hire them for a brand new position created after July 1 and apply for the credit) – or any individual who has direct or indirect ownership interest of at least 5% in the profits, capital or value of the business. (The base livable wage does not include benefits)For businesses hiring through the “Put Illinois to Work” expansion, the position CAN be filled by someone who previously worked for the applicant’s business under the “Put Illinois to Work” program.
• #10: For businesses hiring through the “Put Illinois to Work” expansion, the position CAN be filled by someone who previously worked for the applicant’s business under the “Put Illinois to Work” program.
• #25: -Green Sector: To train workers for green economy, Illinois won a $6M in State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) grant from USDOL. Combines with $1M in ARRA state innovation funds, DCEO partners are training 5,400 low-skilled adults, dislocated or incumbent workers in efficiency and renewable energy jobs.-Healthcare Sector: $7.7M investment to address shortages in the medical field at various stages of the pipeline, by supporting more than 25 public/private healthcare projects statewide.-Manufacturing Sector: $3M toward reversing regional skills shortfalls in machining and other metal working occupations for 2800+ incumbent workers-Transportation/Distribution/Logistics (TDL): Providing low-skilled adults with an entry level employment opportunity, and incumbent workers with the ability to upgrade their skills
• #26: It should be noted that WIA services are being threatened at the federal level. The FY 11 budget was cut and we are working to mitigate expected cuts in the FY12 budget that will threaten services across the state.
• #31: Some of our trade missions involve trade show participation while others include matchmaking appointments and meetings.
• #32: I’ve already mentioned Illinois’ trade numbers have increased by 20% over last year, so we’re well on our way to meeting President Obama’s and Governor Quinn’s goal of doubling exports by 2015.
• #33: I'll just mention a few agreements announced over the last two years. Illinois was the only state outside of Washington DC that the Chinese delegation visited earlier this year. China signed agreements with companies like Boeing, Caterpillar and Motorola; as well as Illinois soy farmers. We are also working with South Korea on smart grid technology development and signed an agreement with Senegal for agriculture. Plans are in the works to bring Illinois products to Brazil, India and Australia.
• #34: The Governor announced in his budget speech that we are reorganizing the foreign trade offices to make them more responsive to shifting markets. To double our exports by 2015, we will also need to work more closely with our small and mid-sized businesses to bring them to trade. We've given more Illinois Small Business Development Centers the designation of International Trade Center, now 11 locations throughout the state in all, to provide one-on-one advice for first and second stage businesses wanted to expand overseas. And we're also increasing our international trade marketing efforts in FY12 – because we recognize the importance of the global marketplace.
• #39: The instructions can be found at ISBE’s website at http://www.isbe.state.il.us/sbss/ee_grants.htm.
• #41: At risk of not being funded federally.For many Illinois households, energy costs place a severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget.  In some instances, the household is forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.  The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help eligible low income households pay for winter energy service. If your household’s combined income for the 30 days prior to application is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level as shown in the chart below, you may be eligible to receive assistance.  If you rent, and your heat and/or electric is included in the rent, your rent must be greater than 30% of your income in order to be eligible to receive assistance.