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SUMMARY:The Source x WBDC: BEP Certification – Be Surprised by its Benefits!
DESCRIPTION:The Source and  Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) proudly have partnered together for a new webinar series, The Source x WBDC, that combines their expertise and resources to provide small businesses with key information related to contracting with Cook County Government.\n\n\nThe State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, presents benefits and opportunities. This seminar explores how to qualify an apply and spells out some benefits. Along with BEP, we will present procurement opportunities of Cook County. We will also explore how to finance procurement opportunities of the BEP program and Cook County.\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Business advising,Certification assistance,MWBE certification,Procurement support
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