Events

The Get On Board networking event originally scheduled for the week of March 22 has been rescheduled to the week of April 26. This event will still allow businesses a time to discuss contracting opportunities for a variety of business opportunities that will be available through the CREATE Program. More information will be shared soon about the specific times of the events for the week of April 26. Click here to view the flyer. Recordings and materials from this event are available: https://www.createprogram.org/gob/

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in March as part of its Building Blocks of Success series for firms interested in participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, strengthening their skills and bidding on state projects. The workshops are open to all, but some are tailored to specific districts/regions of the state. The workshop dates and topics are: March 9: Extra Work (T&M), 10 a.m. to noon March 11: Construction Materials Requirements, 10 a.m. to noon March 16: Landscape Material and Other Requirements, 10 a.m. to noon March 18: Prime Contractors’ Perspective, 10 a.m. to noon …