The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall incorporate into one or more of its economic development marketing and business support programs, events, and activities the following topics:
         (1) opportunities to promote blockchain technology
    
and financial technology-related economic development in the private sector, including in the areas of banking, insurance, retail and service businesses, and cryptocurrency;
        (2) legal and regulatory mechanisms that enable and
    
promote the adoption of blockchain technology and financial technology in this State; and
        (3) educational and workforce training
    
opportunities in blockchain technology, financial technology, and related areas.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 205 ILCS 725/15

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14