Construction Business Development Center
The Illinois Tollway Department of Diversity and Strategic Development is
a driving force for increasing economic opportunities in the diverse communities we
serve.
Program Goal
The Illinois Tollway Technical Assistance Program is designed to prepare established
transportation-related construction firms including disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned
business enterprise (D/M/WBE) firms, service-disabled,veteranowned small businesses
(SDVOSB) and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) as well as small businesses to
participate on highway and vertical construction contracts.
Program Overview
Participants will receive comprehensive, customized business development assistance
to build financial understanding and business plans for increased stability and growth
in the transportation-related construction industry. Services are customized to the
assessed strengths, challenges and needs of participating firms. This includes education,
guidance and feedback on general business and construction-specific operations, including
strategic planning and assistance with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
pre-qualification application. Programs are either self-paced (you determine how quickly
you complete a program) or cohortbased. Cohort programs offer a group setting that
invites a collaborative learning environment.
Anyone with questions can contact Paul Murtagh at pmurtagh@prairiestate.edu, 708-709-3692 or Carina Lowe at clowe3@prairiestate.edu, 708-584-0838.