State’s Economic Development Director Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Grants to Help Illinois Businesses Go Green, Create Jobs

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011.  Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today announced more than $5 million in federal stimulus funds to help Illinois businesses purchase equipment and retool to expand into the green sector and create jobs. 

“The green industry is a growing employment sector that will be critical to Illinois’ economic recovery,” said Director Ribley.  “By helping Illinois manufacturers retrofit their businesses to incorporate green technology, we are creating jobs,…