Omni Ecosystems Awarded Rebuild Illinois Grant

Omni welcomed Governor J.B. Pritzker, State Representative Lamont Robinson, and DCEO Acting Director Sylvia Garcia Tuesday for the announcement of $16.5 million in Rebuild Illinois capital grants awarded to fuel continued economic development across the state. Through the Rebuild Illinois Regional Economic Development program, or RIRED, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is providing grants for 11 new projects that will unlock a total $75.5 million investment, while creating at least 1,465 jobs statewide.

Omni will use its portion of the grant funds to launch its next phase of development at 4131 S. State Street, with plans to expand office and co-working space for community businesses. This support will help convert a 50,000 square foot industrial manufacturing site, and will create a total of 280 new jobs for the community.

"We are deeply grateful for this generous Rebuild Illinois grant funding, and for this vote of confidence from the State of Illinois. Omni Ecosystems' work, and the work of our partners at Hatch 41 coworking, is wholly aligned with developing a workforce and creating economic growth in cutting-edge industries, including those critical to mitigating and adapting to climate change."- Molly Meyer, Founder & CEO, Omni Ecosystems

"These projects are focused on supporting key, long-term economic development priorities for our state - and doing so with an eye for boosting investment in communities that previously were too often overlooked," said Governor Pritzker. "I'm proud that $16.5 million in state funding will create nearly 1,500 jobs across the state through our Rebuild Illinois Regional Economic Development program. These local investments are yet another milestone on our journey toward the Illinois we're committed to building - where no resident is left behind."

Read the entire story, including the complete list of grant recipients here.