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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Every business is unique. What works for one business rarely works for the next one. This seminar will help you discover the keys to successfully attracting new customers to your business. Before it's over you'll not only know how to ignite growth in your business -- you'll know how to do it profitably!
The WBDC-Chicago will again host a workshop for certified WBEs and women business owners prior to the September Conference in each of its four major markets. Please click on the cities listed below to register:
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 CONTRACTING 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.
Corporate Contracts
For information and assistance with corporate contracts, please contact Cynthia Johnson at: cjohnson@wbdc.org.
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Support the work of the WBDC!
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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. |
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2013 ECONOMIC IMPACT CONTEST
Calling all Illinois businesses! Has your business achieved economic impact as a result of the services provided by the WBDC? Please report your milestones and you will be entered in a drawing to win a complimentary registration for the 26th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference (EWC)! All economic impact forms collected from Illinois businesses from June 1, 2013 - June 21, 2013 will qualify.
TO ENTER ECONOMIC IMPACT CONTEST:If your business has been awarded a contract by a government agency or government prime, (whether state, city, county, municipality or Federal) submitted bids or related milestone, please click here to report. If you started your business within the last year or received business loans please click here to report.
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NEWS
CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Those interested in doing business with the City of Chicago, must make sure to sign-up in the Certification and Compliance System (C2). C2 features online verification of M/W/DBE payments, an enhanced online M/W/DBE Directory and more. Please click here for more information and to register today.
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE EVENTS - ISO STANDARDS/MADE IN AMERICA
College of DuPage's ISO Standards Day will explore the new wave of government mandates requiring International Standards Organization (ISO) Standards in the quality management, information security and service management industries. The event will take place on June 17,2013. Please click here for more information and to register today.
Made in America, a College of DuPage event that discusses exporting, trade agreements, financial literacy and social media will now take place on July 23, 2013. Please click here for more information and to register today.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE TO STRENGTHEN DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES
The Construction Industry Conference to Strengthen Disadvantaged Businesses (CICSDB) takes place on August 24, 2013 and seeks to strengthen the capacity and management capability of DBEs by enhancing their knowledge about important concepts that can strengthen their operation and assist them in becoming more viable candidates to secure construction contracts. For more information and to register today, please click here.
UNITED AIRLINES DEBUTS MILEAGEPLUS SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK
United Airlines debuts, MileagePlus Small Business Network, the first U.S. travel loyalty program that enables businesses to redeem miles. Participating businesses earn award miles by purchasing goods and services from a dozen of the program's vendor partners. Click here for more information and enroll now.
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5 TIPS FOR BUILDING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE CONTRACTING
CYNTHIA JOHNSON, WBDC DIRECTOR OF ESTABLISHED BUSINESS SERVICES
What are you doing to grow your business? With conferences/trade show season in full effect, take a few minutes to read five tips on how to build relationships and generate leads from WBDC's Cynthia Johnson. Please click here to read more.
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WBDC EVENTS
All WBDC workshops will take place at 8 S. Michigan Ave. 4th Floor, Chicago, IL, unless otherwise noted.
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WBDC PARTNER EVENTS
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