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Sep - 2019
19
Chicago Build Expo 2019
Chicago Build is the leading free to attend construction show for Chicago and the Midwest, featuring 10,000+ registered attendees, 150+ speakers, 200+ exhibitors and extensive business networking.
Chicago Build is not your average construction event and believes that doing business should be fun and includes a bustling exhibition, an expert-packed conference, business networking events, entertainment, a Festival of Construction and much more.
A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to distribute information on the certification process, and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.
Sep - 2019
23
Certification Subcommittee Meeting
Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at NO COST.
Sep - 2019
24
Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP) Annual Conference
A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to distribute information on the certification process, and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.
Sep - 2019
24
Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at NO COST.
Sep - 2019
25
DoIT Innovation & Technology Supplier Day
Supplier Day will be a time to share information with the vendor community about DoIT’s strategy and upcoming initiatives. The objective of the event is to provide an understanding of the State of Illinois’ direction for innovation and technology and to encourage the advancement of solution delivery with a diverse pool of suppliers
Sep - 2019
25
Compliance Subcommittee Meeting
Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at NO COST.
Sep - 2019
26
2019 Chicago Park District Vendor Networking Event
The purpose of the Vendor Networking Event is to promote MBE/WBE participation with the Sister Agencies and MBE/WBE firms meeting with one another. Staff from other Sister Agencies, CPD general contractors and the museums will also be present. A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to distribute information on the certification process, and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.
Oct - 2019
7
"Doing Business with the Government"
Learn the process, benefits and advantages of becoming a BEP Certified Vendor.
Guest panelist experts will provide an overview of their respective agencies as it relates to what your agency buys, how they buy and related tips to doing business with your respective agency.
Oct - 2019
16
Fall Into The County 2019 Vendor Resource and Information Expo
A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to distribute information on the certification process, and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.
Oct - 2019
28
Business Enterprise Program Council Meeting
Hosted by: Illinois Department of Central Management Services - Business Enterprise Program The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Council is established to help implement, monitor and enforce the goals of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities Act.
BEP Council meetings are open to the public at NO COST.
Nov - 2019
2
2019 Small Business Center on the Road Expo
A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to distribute information on the certification process, and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.
Nov - 2019
4
Construction Summit 2019 - "Building Success Stories"
Architects, Engineers, Design Professionals and Contractors will come together to learn how to become successful partners with the University of Illinois System and network with other universities and government entities. A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to distribute information on the certification process, and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.
Nov - 2019
6
Business Enterprise Program (BEP) & Veteran Business Program (VBP) Certification Workshop
In partnership with the ChicagoMBDA Center Operated by ChicagoMSDC- the State of Ilinois Central Managment Services' (CMS) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) & Veteran Business Program (VBP) workshops are designed to provide information on the certification process. The State of Illinois provides the following certifications: • Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) • Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) • Person with Disability Owned Business Enterprise (PBE) The VBP provides certification to Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. CMS/BEP also has a streamlined recognition process with other MBE & WBE certifying entities.
A representative from the Illinois Department of Human Services will be there to speak about projected procurement opportunities within their department.
Nov - 2019
22
17th Annual Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation Conference
A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to distribute information on the certification process, and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.
Nov - 2019
25
Certification Subcommittee Meeting
Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at NO COST.
Nov - 2019
26
Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at NO COST.
Nov - 2019
27
Compliance Subcommittee Meeting
Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at NO COST.
Dec - 2019
23
Business Enterprise Program Council Meeting
Hosted by: Illinois Department of Central Management Services - Business Enterprise Program The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Council is established to help implement, monitor and enforce the goals of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities Act.
BEP Council meetings are open to the public at NO COST.