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Contract Opportunities, News and Events
Issue 7
July 11, 2012

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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. 

CONTRACT CONNECTIONS

 

The WBDC is thrilled to be presenting the 10th Annual Contract Connections program at this year's Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference (EWC). The purpose of this program is to establish connections between certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) and purchasing decision-makers from corporations and government agencies seeking WBE suppliers for specific opportunities. The deadline to register for Contract Connections HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Friday, July 27, 2012.  Please click here for more information and to register today.

 

Teaming for Contracts (Pre-EWC Regional Workshops)

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ILLINOIS TOLLWAY HOSTS FREE

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 101 TRAINING WEBINAR

The Illinois Tollway recently launched its new 15-year, $12 billion capital program, called Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.  The Construction Contracts 101 Training Webinar is part of an effort to diversify and expand the pool of firms and individuals doing business with the Illinois Tollway.  Please click here for more information and to register today.

 

ALLSTATE 2012 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EXCHANGE

The purpose of the 5th annual Allstate Supplier Diversity Exchange is to provide an opportunity for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender community to build relationships with Allstate and Allstate's prime suppliers.  The Exchange offers business owners a forum for networking, professional development, and one-on-one discussions with Allstate key influencers responsible for purchasing products and services.  Please click here for more information and to apply by August 30, 2012.

 

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DIVERSITY BUSINESS SUMMIT

Major League Baseball and the Chicago White Sox will co-host the first-ever "MLB Diversity Business Summit" which will provide attendees with unprecedented access to Human Resources and Procurement executives from MLB's Central Office, all 30 MLB Clubs, MLB Network, MLB Advanced Media and Minor League Baseball.  The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, on July 24, 2012.  Please click here to get more information and to register today.

 

DISCOUNTED UPS SERVICES OFFERED TO WBES

The WBDC in partnership with UPS is pleased to offer certified WBES money-saving discounts on UPS services.  Discounted services include shipping services, the UPS Store and healthcare coverage.  Save up to 26%!  Please click here to learn more and register today.

SUCCESS STORIES: WORDS OF INSPIRATION FROM FELLOW WBES
 
Joanna Sobran
WBE of the Month
Joanna Sobran,
MXOtech
 
Joanna Sobran's investment in business development has led to greater success for MXOTech, her IT consulting company.  Please click here to read more about her story.

EventsEVENTS 

 

WBDC WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

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

Online ONLINE GROUP BUSINESS COUNSELING:

JULY - AUGUST 2012 

 

This online series is designed to help you to strategically build upon your government contracting expertise.  

Events SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES:

JULY - AUGUST 2012 

 

This interactive workshop series is specifically for business owners seeking to grow their businesses using current social networking tools.