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TIFWorks Program

Published on April 12, 2011 - 12:48pm

TIFWorks stimulates business success by funding workforce-training costs for companies located in tax increment financing (TIF) districts. With TIFWorks support, businesses can become better equipped to improve performance and productivity, expand product lines and gain new customers.

Eligible Business Type: 
Office
Industrial
Eligible Business Size: 
0-25 employees
25-100 employees
100+ employees
Administrator: 
City of Chicago
Benefits: 

Your business benefits with training programs that can help you:

  •     Develop and expand product lines
  •     Adapt to new technologies and equipment
  •     Comply with occupational or industry regulations
  •     Expand into new markets
  •     Promote growth and increase profit

 

Eligibility: 

Your business may be eligible if:

  •     It is located in, expanding into, or relocating to an eligible TIF district.
  •     Training will make you more competitive
  •     Training fulfills a specific workforce need
  •     You are willing to se measurable goals and can report on impact and performance improvements after training

Eligible applicants include:

  •     Employer or a group of employer with common needs
  •     Business or industry association
  •     Labor organization
  •     Educational institution
  •     Non-profit organization that will train and place Chicagoans in businesses located in eligible TIF districts

 

Source: 
City of Chicago

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Information based on City of Chicago reports. For inquiries please contact Robert Wolf, City of Chicago, 312-744-LAND, robert.wolf@cityofchicago.org.
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