{"id":5268,"date":"2023-10-05T23:59:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T04:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dgedc.com\/?page_id=5268"},"modified":"2023-12-04T17:53:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T23:53:14","slug":"spark","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dgedc.com\/spark\/","title":{"rendered":"SPARK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dgedc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spark-header-image.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Spark header image&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a Community Navigator Program focused on retaining and growing small businesses within our community.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sponsored by the State of Illinois, Small Business Community Navigator Programs were originally introduced to serve underserved minority, rural, veteran and women-owned businesses. While <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will help these businesses engage with available local, state and federal resources, DGEDC is committed to doing more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Spark?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspired by the meaning of this energetic word, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has been created to set off a sudden force or burst of activity for area small businesses. Here are a few of the ways DGEDC intends to use <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to inspire growth and bring ideas to life:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Events &amp; Forums <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">From webinars to social gatherings, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will use grassroots engagement strategies to bring area businesses and community organizations together. Fostering collaboration among local business owners will generate ideas and energy that can only lead to positive momentum within the business community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical Assistance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be tasked with providing access to any sources of economic support that may become available. 1-on-1 assistance will also be available to help local businesses determine eligibility and apply for available assistance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">News &amp; Social Media<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Through e-newsletters and social media, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will keep area businesses informed and share success stories about Downers Grove businesses that have used economic assistance or area resources to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> their path to newfound success.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our hope is that as a Small Business Navigator Program, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will uncover ideas and resources that can strengthen local businesses and enhance the quality of life in Downers Grove.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please contact the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation at 630.729.0380 with any questions you may have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; 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While <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will help these businesses engage with available local, state and federal resources, DGEDC is committed to doing more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Spark?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspired by the meaning of this energetic word, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has been created to set off a sudden force or burst of activity for area small businesses. 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Fostering collaboration among local business owners will generate ideas and energy that can only lead to positive momentum within the business community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical Assistance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be tasked with providing access to any sources of economic support that may become available. 1-on-1 assistance will also be available to help local businesses determine eligibility and apply for available assistance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">News & Social Media<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Through e-newsletters and social media, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will keep area businesses informed and share success stories about Downers Grove businesses that have used economic assistance or area resources to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> their path to newfound success.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our hope is that as a Small Business Navigator Program, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spark<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will uncover ideas and resources that can strengthen local businesses and enhance the quality of life in Downers Grove.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please contact the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation at 630.729.0380 with any questions you may have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5268","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SPARK - Downers Grove EDC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgedc.com\/spark\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"SPARK - Downers Grove EDC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Spark is a Community Navigator Program focused on retaining and growing small businesses within our community.\u00a0\u00a0 Sponsored by the State of Illinois, Small Business Community Navigator Programs were originally introduced to serve underserved minority, rural, veteran and women-owned businesses. 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