Business Enterprise Program Certification Workshop

Learn the process, benefits and advantages of becoming a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Certified Vendor with the State of Illinois. BEP assists businesses owned by minorities, women and people with disabilities gain access to the State’s procurement process.  BEP certification can also open the door to opportunities with other private/public entities which are looking for diverse suppliers including: City of Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), IL Dept of Trans., METRA, PACE, Cook County, and more!  Find out how to achieve certification as a BEP giving your business the ability to increase capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials as a:

• Female Owned Business Enterprise (FBE)

• Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)

• Person with Disability Owned Business Enterprise (PBE)

 

Hosted by the City of Elgin, Elgin Area Chamber, and Office of Minority Economic Empowerment -  
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

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Tuesday, May 17

9:00 – 10:00 AM 

The Centre of Elgin – West Conference Room, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin and online. Please register in advance of the event.

 

Questions? Contact Elgin Area Chamber 847-741-5660