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SUMMARY:New Markets\, New Incentives\, New Opportunities: APEX & AIM Explained
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><meta content="text/html\; charset=us-ascii" http-equiv="Content-Type" /></p><style>\na {    text-decoration: none\;    color: #464feb\; }\ntr th\, tr td {    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6\; }\ntr th {    background-color: #f5f5f5\; }\n</style><style>\na {    text-decoration: none\;    color: #464feb\; }\ntr th\, tr td {    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6\; }\ntr th {    background-color: #f5f5f5\; }\n</style><p><meta content="text/html\; charset=us-ascii" http-equiv="Content-Type" /></p><div style="font-family:'Segoe UI'\;font-size:14px\;font-style:normal\;font-weight:400\;line-height:20px\;"><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Program Summary</strong><br />Manufacturers and businesses in Stephenson County have access to valuable resources that can help drive growth\, secure new revenue streams\, and strengthen long-term competitiveness.</p><p>The <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Illinois APEX Accelerator</strong> provides no-cost assistance to help companies pursue local\, state\, and federal government contracting opportunities\, including bid matching\, registrations\, certifications\, market research\, and one-on-one guidance. Businesses located in Stephenson County are eligible to receive support through Region 1 Planning Council&#39\;s Rockford satellite office.&nbsp\;</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Speaker: Brittany Allen\, APEX Accelerator Advisor</strong></p><p>The <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Advancing Innovative Manufacturing (AIM) Tax Credit Program</strong> helps manufacturers investing in automation\, modernization\, advanced technologies\, equipment\, facility improvements\, and production efficiencies. Eligible projects with significant capital investments may qualify for Illinois tax credits designed to encourage innovation\, expansion\, and long-term manufacturing growth.&nbsp\;</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Speaker: Dominic Meneghetti\, Northern Stateline Region Manager</strong></p><p>Whether you&#39\;re looking to win government contracts\, expand operations\, modernize production\, or invest in the next generation of manufacturing technology\, APEX and AIM can provide the tools and incentives to help your business move forward.</p></div></body></html>
LOCATION:110 W. Main Street Freeport IL 61032
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URL:https://greaterfreeportpartnershipchamber.growthzoneapp.com/events/Details/new-markets-new-incentives-new-opportunities-apex-aim-explained-1947461?sourceTypeId=Hub
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