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Join US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood & Congressman Bobby L. Rush


PANEL: Federal, State, and Local Officials

EXHIBITS: Meet One on One with Federal and State Agencies for contracting opportunities

WORKSHOPS: Access to Capital
How to Contract with the Government

On Thursday, April 22nd, at 11:00 AM CST, The Department of Transportation presents the Chicago Small Business Day.

The purpose of this event is to connect small businesses with federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities, while educating small business owners on the resources available to help their business grow. In addition to the informational fair exhibits, DOT-OSDBU will present workshops on Access to Capital and How to Contract with the Government.

Online Registration: www.osdbu.dot.gov/conferences/

Please provide your name, business contact info, and notification as to whether you plan to attend one or both workshops. For questions or registration assistance contact Erin Hawkes at (202) 366-0841.

Presented by
The Department of Transportation
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Co-Sponsors
The Small Business Administration
The Minority Business Development Agency
Great Lakes Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center

Agencies Invited to Participate:

U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. Navy Great Lakes
U.S. Veterans Administration
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Small Business Administration
Chicago Transit Authority
Metra
Illinois Capital Development Board
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
Chicago Airports
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Chicago Minority Supplier
Development Council, Inc. (CMSDC)
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
Hispanic American Construction
Industry Association
CREATE Program