Join us for a virtual business-to-business networking event that will kick off on March 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM. This year’s event will offer various panels on working with the CREATE partners, railroads and public agencies, and opportunities for networking and participating in workshops. Click here to view the flyer.
Please register at tinyurl.com/CREATEGetOnBoard2021
This event provided opportunities to network with Cook County and its sister agencies. The event also included the following workshops: Procurement 101, Advanced Look into 2020 Buying Plan – Capital Planning, Transportation and Highways, M/WBE Certification/Compliance, Growing Your Business – Access to Capital, Working with DHSEM and the Use of Federal Grant Funds and Cook County Dept. of Public Health – Good Food Policy Panel Discussion.
Metra, a CREATE Program partner, held a vendor fair on September 4, 2019. This event provided small businesses access to prime contractors and an opportunity to attend free educational workshops. Metra recognized and honored prime contractors, subcontractors, assisting agencies and staff members that have provided exceptional service and promote diversity and inclusion.
The “Get On Board” business-to-business networking event on January 24 offered an opportunity for certified DBEs and small businesses to engage with public agencies, freight and passenger railroads and prime contractors, to learn about bid or professional services opportunities related to the CREATE Program.
Review the “CREATE Projects for Bid” workshop presentation (PDF).