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Procurement

Join us for a chance to learn about the benefits of becoming certified with the State of Illinois. Explore contract bid opportunities, gain understanding about the challenges of supplier diversity, and receive step-by-step guidance on successfully completing Business Enterprise Program (BEP) certification applications. 

Breakout Session Topics Include: 

  • How to obtain BEP Certification
  • Strategies to increase your BEP spend 
  • Tips for becoming a successful BEP vendor 

 

Guest Panelists and Speakers: 

 

Sherell Fuller, Founder of SpotzCity Tech LLC, will moderate a panel discussion titled Championing Diversity: Best Practices from Leading Institutions and Corporations.

 

Latonya Fourte’-Lyles, Supplier Diversity-Assistant Director, Northwestern Mutual 

Sharla Roberts, Chief Procurement Officer, City of Chicago 

Irma Lopez and Ebonie S. Davis, Illinois Department of Human Rights

Pat Hanes, President & CEO, Pat Hanes & Associates

 

Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

 

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About the Prairie State College Conference Center

 

The Prairie State College Conference Center is a modern meeting venue offering flexible room arrangements, audio-visual equipment, catering, and customized event planning by a team of professionals who will assist with creating a memorable experience for you and your attendees.

Directions

PSC is less than 30 miles from Chicago's downtown Loop and is accessible by interstate highways and major roads. For those without automobile transportation, the College is located on a bus route operated by PACE, the Chicago suburbs' main bus company.

Drive south on I-94 to I-80 west exit. Follow I-80 west about two miles to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to the Vollmer Road. Make a right onto Vollmer Road. Drive slightly less than one block, make a left into PSC, then park in parking lot D.

Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.


Take the Tri-State Tollway (294) south to I-80/94 east. Follow I-80/94 east about one mile to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to the Vollmer Road. Make a right onto Vollmer Road. Drive slightly less than one block, and make a left into PSC parking lot D. Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.


Drive north on I-57 to the Vollmer Road exit. Follow Vollmer Road east about five miles to the PSC campus on your right. Enter the campus via parking lot D. Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.


Follow I-80 west to Halsted Street south exit (Route 1). Take Halsted Street south about three miles to Vollmer Road. Make a right onto Vollmer Road. Drive slightly less than one block, and make a left into PSC parking lot D. Proceed to the sidewalk on the west side of parking lot D. Turn left onto the sidewalk and proceed up the hilly walkway to the double doors (on your right) with a small green sign, “M36.” Upon entry, make an immediate right turn into the Conference Center.


For additional information, please email wdceprofessions@prairiestate.edu or call (708) 709-2957.

 

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