The First-Stop Business Information Center provides individuals and businesses with access to information and referral assistance to guide them through the permitting, licensing, and regulatory processes. First-Stop can also link them to other available resources that can help them comply with Government regulations and enhance their competitiveness. The Illinois Small Business Environmental Assistance Program offers services to help small businesses understand regulatory requirements under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The program also operates a clearinghouse of more than 300 environmental publications including rules, fact sheets, guides, case studies, a listing of Illinois environmental service companies and more.
All services are free of charge and confidential.
In addition, DCCA works closely with the Governor's Science Advisory Committee and The Illinois Coalition to administer the Illinois Technology Challenge Grant Program. These groups work to promote a proper State role to enhance the commercialization of new technologies and secure Federal research and development projects for the State, while leveraging private and Federal investments.