Chicago, IL. ---- {More than 200 entrepreneurs and business organizations including chambers and nonprofits are expected to attend the “Federal Stimulus Workshop for Businesses.” At this workshop, entrepreneurs and organizations with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) status will receive information about stimulus funding priorities, contract opportunities, guidelines, and eligibility requirements. Attendees will learn the differences between M/WBE Certification and DBE Certification. Experts will be able to answer specific questions such as how to become DBE certified and how to do business with government under federal stimulus plan.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
(5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.)

Third Baptist Church of Chicago
Heritage Plaza Banquet Facility (Robinson Room)
1500 West 95th Street, Chicago, Illinois
(Free Parking available at Church Lot)

For more information, call (708) 385-9550 or (773) 224-6500

Participating Entities:
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
U.S. Department of Commerce
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
City of Chicago Departments of Community Development & Procurement Services
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Chatham Business Association (CBA)
Greater Ashburn Planning Association
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce
Hull House Small Business Development Center
Business & Economic Revitalization Association (BERA)
Illinois Department of Transportation
Metra
CTA
PACE}