WBDC Logo 2012 Full THE INSIDER
Contract Opportunities, News and Events
Issue 1
January 9, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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. 

BusinessBUSINESS RESOURCES

RegionalWBDC REGIONAL EVENTS

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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.

NewsNEWS

 
CTA CHANGES SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Chicago Transit Authority distributed a notice in December informing its suppliers of changes to its supply-chain management system.  Please click here to review this notice.
 
US DOT BONDING AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applicants for their bonding and access to capital program to be held in Chicago through December 21, 2013.  To learn more about the program and apply, please click here.
 
CHANGES IN ILLINOIS RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The new year brought new changes in several Illinois rules which are currently open for public comment.  Please click here for more information and to submit your comments today.
SUCCESS STORIES: WORDS OF INSPIRATION FROM FELLOW WBES
 
BJ Pfeiffer   
WBE of the Month:
BJ Pfeiffer, President & CEO
Enterprise Solutions Technology Group
 
BJ Pfeiffer, recipient of the WBENC Dorothy B. Brothers knows a thing or two about learning.  This Wisconsin-based WBE's business success is a product of lessons she learned both at the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program and in the "school of life."  Please click here to read more about this WBE.
SUBMIT YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY 
 
Do you want to:
  • Gain visibility for your business in a WBDC publication?
  • Share your successes with over 3,000 readers? 
  • Inform potential clients and business partners of your product and service offerings?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions; then click here to submit your story for consideration in an upcoming issue of a WBDC newsletter, the WBDC website or other WBDC publication.

WBDCeventsWBDC EVENTS

 

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

WebinarsFEATURED WBDC WEBINARS 

 

 

HOW TO RESPOND TO A FEDERAL RFP

Responding to Federal RFPs (Request for Proposals) can be a challenging process, but with the right tools it can prove to be a worthwhile business decision, opening you up to many exciting government opportunities.  This webinar will teach you about Standard Form 33 (SF 33) - one of the most commonly used forms for responding to a Federal RFP.  Please click here for more information and to register for this January 16, 2013 webinar. 

 

ESTABLISHED BUSINESS INSIGHTS:

ARE YOU READY FOR A CORPORATE CONTRACT?

Did you know that the WBDC works with over 80 corporations using diverse suppliers?  These WBDC Corporate Partners are looking for certified women-owned businesses that have the capacity to compete for, win and successfully deliver on contract opportunities.  Please click here for more information and to register for this January 23, 2013 webinar. 

 

ESTABLISHED BUSINESS INSIGHTS:

BEST PRACTICES FOR WBE SUPPLIERS

In this webinar, you will learn about innovative best practices WBDC Corporate Partners are implementing to strengthen, sustain and grow their relationships with diverse suppliers.  Learning these strategies will deepen your understanding of corporate supplier diversity and help you build a strong plan to grow your business.  Please click here for more information and to register February 20, 2013 webinar.

EcoImp REPORT YOUR ECONOMIC IMPACT

 
Calling all Illinois Businesses.  The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) is able to provide business counseling and training to you and thousands like you because of the generosity of funders who want to see small businesses grow.  Their support of the WBDC is directly related to the impact we have on individuals like you, so gathering information on the state of your business is critical. 
 
As 2012 has come to a close, you must submit your information so the WBDC can meet critical funder deadlines and continue to provide free business counseling and low-cost training throughout the Chicago area.
 
Please click here for the fillable Economic Impact form.
 
If you have questions while working through the form, please contact Kristin Travis at ktravis@wbdc.org or call 312.853.3477.