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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.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

The Office for Business Community Economic Development invites you to attend a State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Certification Workshop. A representative from the Business Enterprise Program is presenting information on the CMS BEP certification process for the following: - Women Onwed Business Enterprise (WBE) - Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) - Person with Disability Owned Business Enterprise (PBE) BEP certification with the State of Illinois can open the door to procurement opportunities with the University of Illinois and other public and private entities looking for diverse suppliers.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

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 February 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.

The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) & Veteran Business Program (VBP) is presenting information on the State of Illinois Central Management Services’ (CMS) BEP and VBP certification process. The State of Illinois provides the following certification: • Female Owned Business Enterprise (FBE) • 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.

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.

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

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.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

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.

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.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

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.

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.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

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.

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.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

Subcommittee meetings are open to the public at no cost.

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.