DCCA'S ELECTRONIC NETWORK
FACILITATES COMMUNICATION
In today's fast-paced world, communication is key
to staying ahead. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) operates the
Illinois Small Business Development Center Electronic
Network to keep the lines of communication open between the state and its economic development partners
and assist them in gaining quick access to important
information.
The network, a personal computer-based electronic
bulletin board and message mail system, enables individual users to access information on community and
economic development, as well as the state's programs
and resources. Although the system is designed to enhance communication between the Illinois Small Business Development Centers, Procurement Assistance
Centers, International Trade Centers, Business Incubators, Corridors of Opportunity, and other local and
regional organizations involved in community and economic development, individual users who have the appropriate computer equipment may also be granted
access. All that's needed is a personal computer
equipped with a modem and communications software.
Accessing the network enables users to communicate with DCCA and other users through the message
mail system, and access current community and economic development program information. Users may
view information on current international trade leads,
as well as information on upcoming trade shows. Users
are also able to input community and economic development information they feel is of interest to other
users.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center
Electronic Network may be accessed through a toll-free telephone number. There is no charge to the user
for contacts with the network.
For more information on the Illinois Small Business
Development Center Network, contact Tom Lawton at
DCCA at 217/785-6151.
News items and photographs of interest indicating new
developments and progress in your municipality are
always of interest to our readers. You are urged to send
such information to the ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL REVIEW for publication. Be sure your information is
complete. All photographs should be black and white
glossy prints.—Editor
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