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EcoImpactECONOMIC IMPACT

 

Has your business achieved economic impact as a result of the services provided by the WBDC?  Please report your milestones by clicking here, and we will update your records immediately.

DID YOU KNOW?

 

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently changed its size standards for several industries.  Click here for the SBA Size Standards tool to determine if you qualify as a "small business."

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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  • 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.

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

NewsNEWS

 
THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
OF 2013 (NDAA): WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR MY BUSINESS?
The NDAA marks the culmination of a comprehensive effort to reform contracting policy so that small businesses can better compete in the Federal procurement marketplace.  The objective was to remove some of the barriers that made it hard for small businesses to succeed, so this legislation was passed to address these problems. Please click here for more information.
 
SMALL BUSINESSES CAN COMPETE
FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS - BUT WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE?
The WBDC and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invite established businesses interested in doing business with the Federal government to a comprehensive and vibrant event that will provide strategies and best practices for effectively competing for Federal contracts.  This event will take place on March 14, 2013.  Please click here to learn more.
 
ENTERPRISING WOMEN MATCH-MAKER
Calling all established, women-owned businesses: The WBDC is delighted to invite you to participate in a national corporate and government Match-Maker opportunity presented by Enterprising Women, the WBDC-Chicago and hosted by Office Depot on April 3, 2013.  Please click here for more information.
 
Note: All WBENC Certified WBEs received an email invitation to participate on February 6, 2013.
 
SAVE THE DATE:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SMALL BUSINESS FORUM
The Intergovernmental Small Business Forum is hosted by the Illinois Transit & Transportation Roundtable at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on March 29, 2013.  Please click here for more information.
CHICAGO CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE
2013 SMALL BUSINESS ONLINE MARKETING CONTEST 
Got a recent or upcoming email newsletter or social media campaign to promote your business?  Submit it for consideration in your chance to win $7,000 in cash prizes, $10,000 in free Constant Contact accounts and more. Please click here for more details.
 
CITY OF CHICAGO C2 TRAINING
If you are doing business with the City of Chiago as a prime or subcontractor, it is imperative that you complete training for its new online contract tracking system (C2).  Please click here for more information and to register for the free training program held by the Federation of Women Contractors February 27, 2013.
SUCCESS STORIES: WORDS OF INSPIRATION FROM FELLOW WBES
 
Barb Christ  
   
WBE of the Month:
Barb Christ, Owner
B & K Power Equipment, Inc.
 
Barb Christ has been involved in B & K Power Equipment, Inc. since its beginning - 43 years ago.  As owner, she shares her keys to longevity and success in business.  Please click here to read more about this WBE.

WBDCeventsWBDC EVENTS

 

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

 

WebinarsFEATURED WBDC WEBINARS 

 

BusinessBUSINESS RESOURCES