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OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

Navigating The Procurement Process: Who Can Help?. Pam McDonough, CEO Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing & NORBIC. OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY. Eligibility and process for certifications ( see chart) Don’t wait to complete basic required registrations:

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OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

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  1. Navigating The Procurement Process: Who Can Help? Pam McDonough, CEO Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing & NORBIC OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

  2. Eligibility and process for certifications (see chart) Don’t wait to complete basic required registrations: http://www.ccr.gov Centralized Contractor Registration *free required for all contractors needs annual renewal http://www.orca.bpn.gov On-line Representations and Certifications Application OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

  3. PTAC: Procurement Technical Assistance Centers National Program find locations at www.APTAC-us.org A procurement technical assistance center can help your business earn its share.  Among the services a PTAC can provide: ·         Military Specifications including bid histories and quality assurance ·         Targeted Marketing Assistance to attract government agencies and prime vendors ·         Assist with sub-contracting opportunities for small businesses ·         Automated Bid Leads and Opportunities through E-Commerce Access ·         Assist with State of Illinois set-aside opportunities ·         Certification Assistance for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses ·         Assist with the process of obtaining a GSA Schedule OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

  4. Break-Out of your Bunker !! Join Industry Organizations Can Lead to Teaming and Sub-Contracting FEDERATION OF WOMEN CONTACTORS The Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) has been in existence since 1989 and is committed to the advancement of entrepreneurial women in the construction industry. The 100-plus members of FWC include general contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and service related firms representing every facet and component of construction. It is the largest women construction trade group in Illinois and one of the strongest nationally. FWC is very involved in government procurement and certification and legislative advocacy to improve programs serving women and minorities in construction. For more information: www.fwcchicago.org OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

  5. WOMENS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Is the oldest and most comprehensive business assistance center in the U.S. Know for its innovative, effective programs and advocacy efforts. It is also a certification agency. www.wbdc.org CHICAGO MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Funded by U.S. Department of Commerce/Minority Business Development Agency Assist Companies with: Business opportunities with government and private corporations – Business planning and strategies –business coaching –preparation of materials to secure financing. www.cmboc.org OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

  6. ALLIANCE FOR ILLINOIS MANUFACTURING Alliance Assessment Program – Matches Companies with Programs and Incentives All Business Assistance Centers under on ROOF: Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - International Trade Center (ITC) Illinois Transportation & Customs Center (TCC) – Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Also a City of Chicago Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) www.illinoismanufacturing.org OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

  7. NATIONAL RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS: U.S. WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.uswcc.org/ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS TRADE-SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS www.nasbc.org/ OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

  8. LOCAL/REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE LOCAL TRADE ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESS GROUPS OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY

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