Diverse & Small Business Opportunity Fair
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 2, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location
Western Illinois University
Donald E. Spencer Student Recreation Center
Fees/Admission
This event is free and open to the public.
Contact Information
Cindy Baxter
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Description
Western Illinois University
Diverse & Small Business Opportunity Fair
“Networking, Development, and Mentorship”
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Donald E. Spencer Student Recreation Center
1001 W. University Drive, Macomb, IL 61455
(Free parking in Q-Lot off of University Drive)
This event is free and open to:
- Minority-owned businesses
- Female-owned businesses
- Veteran-owned businesses
- Small business owners
- Persons with Disabilities-owned businesses
Business Fair Benefits:
- Explore procurement opportunities with Illinois public universities, community colleges and other agencies in one location
- Connect with professionals to learn more about: BEP Certification, State of Illinois Required Certifications, Small Business Assistance and Mentorship opportunities
- Network with business professionals across many goods and services
- Attend workshops:
- “Why Mentoring and Partnerships Are Important in Procurement & the Overall Economy” with Mr. Tye Taylor, Senior Management Consultant
- “Procurement 101” informational session with Q&A
Register today by emailing
ca-baxter@wiu.edu.
Sponsored by: Western Illinois University Purchasing Office, Illinois-SBDC, and Illinois-PTAC
