Sep 1, 2026Board meeting
DEI Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting
The committee received updates from the Bureau Chief regarding the Racial Disparity Study, the MES Combined Report, and new resources on the Equity Portal. Key discussions focused on closing ecosystem gaps by enhancing financing for Equity Eligible Contractors and Small and Emerging Businesses to mitigate funding deployment delays. Participants explored improvements to vendor resources for Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All, discussed tiered collateral support for contractors at different growth stages, and examined strategies to better connect Equity Eligible Participants with workforce training programs and union opportunities.