How can I become a certified minority or female owned business?
One way that you can be registered as a minority/female owned company is by speaking with the Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP). This program is through the Illinois Central Management Services agency and you can reach them at 1/800-356-9206.There may also be other certification programs available for you to join. For more information, please contact our Small Business Development Center (SBDC). To find the nearest SBDC office, please visit http://www.ilsbdc.
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) provide one-on-one counseling, technical information and training to existing businesses that are interested in becoming certified and selling their products or services to local, state, or federal government agencies. In addition minority/female owned company can certify with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities. This program is through the Illinois Central Management Services, you can reach them at 1/800-356-9206 for more information.
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