Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Helios Labs, a minority-owned craft cannabis grower in Broadview, Illinois, announced it secured the first loan from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program designated for social equity license holders. "As a leading social equity...

Illinois recently issued 185 total adult-use marijuana dispensary licenses to social equity applicants. ”Now, we look forward to getting these businesses up and running, creating jobs in the communities most harmed by the failed drug war, and cementing ownership in Illinois’ cannabis...