About this Event
The 2024 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (District) Diverse Business Summit
Join us for the 2024 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Diverse Business Summit! A must-attend event for entrepreneurs and professionals eager to connect with businesses across the Chicago area, occurring on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612 (8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the District, the types of contracts and projects they service, and strategies for expanding your business once you become certified with us. Register your firm as a vendor to receive invitations for bidding opportunities and stay informed about potential business ventures with the MWRD.
The event will showcase a panel of industry experts, leaders, and organizational decision-makers who bring extensive industry knowledge to address your business needs. You will have the exclusive chance to engage with our department heads to explore the diverse projects and services offered across our departments. Furthermore, direct access to Primes, Subcontractors, Assist Agencies, and Sister Agencies will create an optimal environment to discover new business opportunities, allowing you to identify where you might excel.
Whether you're an established business looking to broaden your horizon or a budding entrepreneur seeking expert guidance, this is the perfect platform to build new relationships with businesses, including minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises.
We are also proud to emphasize our commitment to veterans' outreach. We recognize the invaluable skills and experiences veterans bring to the table, and we aim to provide meaningful opportunities for them to thrive in the business community. Through specialized networking opportunities, we look forward to fostering connections and supporting veterans in their entrepreneurial journey.
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elevate your business to new heights and make impactful connections in our match-making segment. This segment will feature key departments such as Construction, Engineering, Job Order Contracts (JOC), Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) Municipalities, and Procurement, to name a few. Join us to explore new partnerships, discover upcoming opportunities, and gain insights from panel discussions, workshops, and roundtable discussions.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of an event that promises to open doors to exciting new opportunities!
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our past attendees have to say.
"It was well organized. Your Diversity Team is reflective of the people that you serve. The breakout sessions were on point and were structured so that it didn't waste the attendees time."
"The event was highly informative, with the MWRD staff readily available to answer questions and enthusiastic about facilitating connections between attendees, vendors, and other staff situated in various dispersed rooms."
"The environment was very inviting. I was able to get more information on how to place bids and where to look for them. This was the first event like this I have attended, and the experience was very enjoyable."
Event Highlights
Business Card Drop & Swap
- A designated table will be set up for everyone to display their business cards, allowing participants to easily exchange contact information.
Industry Icons
- Upon arrival, be sure to grab a sticker marking your industry.
Rev-UP Relationships
- An industry matchmaking opportunity for small businesses to connect with industry experts through roundtable discussions.
Exhibitors Attending the Diverse Business Summit
AECOM • African American Contractor Association • Anchor Mechanical Arcadis US, Inc. • Black Contractors Owners and Executives BCOE • CDM Smith • CEI Business Enterprise Program • Chicago Latina Magazine • Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council CMSDC • Chicago Park District * Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago Urban League • Chicago Women in Trades • City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services • Cook County Office of Contract Compliance • Cook County Office of the Chief Procurement Officer • Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce • Cross Rhodes • F.H. Paschen • Far South CDC • Forest Preserve District of Cook County • Gordian Hispanic American Construction Industry Association • IHC Construction Companies, LLC • IL APEX at WBDC • Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Industrial Electric Supply Inc./The Will Group • Industrial Fence - Perimeter Security Solutions Inner-City Underwriting Agency, Inc • Invert Chicago • IT Architect Corporation ITA • John Burns • Judlau Contracting, Inc. OHLA USA • Live Wire Construction • McDonagh Demolition • Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority • MZI Group Inc. • Office of Procurement • Diversity • Public Building Commission of Chicago • RME • State of Illinois Capitol Development Board • Stewart Spreading
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, United States
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