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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.

The January meeting will focus on opportunities for Veteran Owned and other diverse businesses with US Dept of Veterans Affairs and Chicago State University, updates on Veteran- and diverse business-focused programs, and legal developments that affect diverse businesses. Representatives from other commercial and government organizations will also be coming as special guests to participate in the meeting, and members will have the opportunity to deliver capabilities presentations.

 

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.

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.

This event will feature over 65 exhibitors, providing information for attendees to speak with subject-matter experts from government agencies, assist agencies, and support organizations about construction contracting opportunities and employment resources to the vendor community. The Construction Summit is an excellent opportunity for prime contractors, sub-contractors, and construction-related business owners to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities and network. Speak with key staff including:
o City of Chicago User Departments
o Sister Agencies
o Government Agencies
o Assist Agencies
o Trade Unions/Employment & Labor Organizations
Attendees will also be able to attend curated workshops focusing on construction opportunities, how to become certified, and employment resources. These workshops provide valuable information to help our vendor community compete for and earn government contracts.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2019 Construction Summit and encourage you to share this event with anyone who would benefit.

 

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.

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.

A representative from the Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs will be present to provide information on the certification process and available to discuss the benefits and advantages of becoming certified to do business with the State of Illinois.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.