Small Business Certification:
To get your business certified as a Minority/Disadvantaged business enterprise, please visit the following websites to learn more:
Quick Links:
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- State of Illinois Business Portal
- Illinois Department of Central Management Services
- DCEO-Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- IDOT - Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Business Opportunities:
Are you ready for prime time? Get certified and take advantage of the many opportunities available through State contracting! To check out CURRENT contracting opportunities in the State of Illinois, visit the Illinois Procurement Bulletin. It includes every open contract opportunity throughout the State. There are set-aside programs exclusively for DBE/MBE businesses.
Resources:
National Black Chamber of Commerce
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
Join Today for the following benefits:
- Help Black-owned Businesses Gain Access To Capital
- Promote Entrepreneural Education
- Advocacy For Fair Policy & Contracting In Government
- Provide Resources For Illinois Black-owned Businesses
- Connect Illinois Black-owned Businesses With Government & Corporate Contracting
- Help Strengthen Diversity Contracting Opportunities With Fortune 500/1000 Enterprises
- Pursue The Agenda For Illinois Black Business On Behalf Of Our Members