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Contract Opportunities, News and Events
Issue 1
January 11, 2012
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Please click on the image above to download the WBDC 25th Anniversary Annual Report as a PDF. 

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The 26th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference, Women's Business & Buyers Mart, will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 at McCormick Place-West in Chicago.

EconomicImpactSurveyPLEASE FILL OUT YOUR 2011 ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY FORM

 

As you know, the WBDC is committed to providing you with services to assist you in building successful companies at no or very low cost.  We are able to do this because our funders also want to see you succeed.  Our goal is to provide the best consulting and training resources, and it is essential that we receive feedback from you throughout the year to accurately reach this goal.

 

Please click here to download your copy of the 2011 Economic Impact Survey Form.

 

Return your completed form via email to Kristin Travis with the words 'Economic Impact' in the subject line to: [email protected] or fax it to 312.853.0145.

 

Thank you and we encourage you to call us today to schedule an appointment.  We can assist you in achieving your next business milestone!

ContractingContracting Resources

 

Federal Contracts

If you are an Illinois company in search of assistance with government contracts, please click here and a PTAC representative will contact you shortly.  For companies located outside of Illinois, please click here to find a local PTAC in your state.

 

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Corporate Contracts

For information and assistance with corporate contracts, please contact Cynthia Johnson at: cjohnson@wbdc.org

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Click here to visit the Contract Opportunities page on our website to access current government contracting opportunities on the local, state and federal levels. 

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ENTERPRISING WOMEN MATCHMAKER

FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards recognizes the finest women entrepreneurs in North America and abroad.  This two-day event will include a Matchmaker Event in Boca Raton, FL as well as an Awards Gala Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on March 12-13, 2012.  The deadline to register for the Matchmaker Event is February 13, 2012.  For more information and to register, please click here.

 

UPS SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED WBES

Take advantage of the recent partnership between UPS and the WBDC.  The WBDC is pleased to offer certified WBEs exclusive access to the UPS Savings Program which provides great discounts on UPS domestic air and international services.  Please click here for more information.

 

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC 

OPPORTUNITY (DCEO) ADVANTAGE ILLINOIS PROGRAM 

Advantage Illinois is a program designed to provide Illinois businesses and entrepreneurs with the access to capital needed to start new companies and expand existing businesses.  Advantage Illinois will leverage $78 million in federal funding.  Please click here to learn more about the program.

 

CRAIN'S CHICAGO REPORTS: MEGA TREND NO. 1 - COMPANIES EMBRACE MOBILE APPS FOR BUSINESS USE 

One of the largest business trends to take hold last year was the use of mobile phone applications to facilitate speed, accuracy and ease of use for a business' product or service.  Click here to read Crain's Chicago Business' list of technology trends in business. Please click here to learn more about the WBDC's e-Marketing Series and how to optimize your online presence to grow your business.

 

The e-Marketing Series takes place in webinar format Wednesdays starting February 1, 2012.

SUCCESS STORIES: WORDS OF INSPIRATION FROM FELLOW WBES
Debra Moore German
WBE of the Month: Debra Moore-German,
Moore Security Services, Inc.
 
From scoring a major sole-source contract, to being the first minority woman to be awarded a security contract with the Chicago Housing Authority, this WBE's success was a result of her diligence and the choice to surround herself with the right support system. Please click here to read her story.

EventsEVENTS 

 

WBDC WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All WBDC workshops will take place at our 8 S. Michigan Ave. Center, Chicago, IL, unless otherwise noted.

     

Are You Ready for a Government Contract? (January 12, 2012)

 

Take the Mystery out of Finance (January 17, 2012)

  

Build a Sustainable Business and Sharpen Your Competitive Edge Session 1: Assessing Your Business (January 17, 2012)

 

WBE B2B Speed Networking Event (MN Workshop) (January 25, 2012) 

 

Webinar: Joint Business Counseling: How to Write Winning Proposals (January 26, 2012)

 

Taxes! What's New and What to Do (January 27, 2012)

 

Build a Sustainable Business and Sharpen Your Competitive Edge Session 2: Creating Your Growth Strategy (February 1, 2012)

 

Webinar: Joint Business Counseling: Teaming and Second-Tier Strategies: Joint Ventures (February 3, 2012)

 

Building Blocks, Band-Aids and Bridges: Working with Your Attorney to Generate More Revenue for Your Business (February 8, 2012)

PartnerPARTNER EVENTS

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport - T5 Redevelopment Open House (January 19, 2012; Rosemont, IL)

  

Mom Biz Retreat (January 27-29, 2012; Chicago, IL)

 

Chicago Women in the Boardroom (February 21, 2012; Chicago, IL)

 

WBENC Summit and Salute (March 21-22, 2012; Baltimore, MD)

FeaturedContractOpportunitiesFEATURED CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES 

Please click the links below to access government procurement pages and contract opportunity documents grouped by industry.  Note: additional documentation may be available on government procurement pages.

 

Construction, Transportation, Engineering and IDOT Letting Schedule

  

Services Including: Consultation, Marketing, Training, Etc. 

 

Technology Related 

 

Wholesale, Manufacturing and Supplies