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Overview

Outreach Division provides information regarding vendor certification and other valuable information relevant to the Program. You can find Outreach staff representing CEI at conferences, organization functions, workshops, and seminars to present CEI and BEP initiatives, promoting and encouraging businesses to get certified with the State of Illinois.

Outreach & Event Participation Request

To assist us in serving your needs and effectively represent the Commission on Equity and Inclusion, we ask that you complete this form as part of any invitation for our team to speak at or participate in any event.

Requests will be reviewed and evaluated for feasibility. Events should be aligned with the mission and vision of CEI, as well as the work done by BEP. Not all speaking engagements and event participation requests will be approved. 

Upcoming Outreach Events

  • March 28            City of Peoria Equity in Procurement Expo
  • March 29            BEP Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
  • April 4                 Illinois Community College State Procurement Consortium Spring Meeting
  • April 10               Illinois State University Construction, Small, & Diverse Vendor Fair (tentative)
  • April 10               Grainger Diversity Solutions Event (tentative)
  • April 12               IDES’ State Federal and Local Municipality Job Fair
  • April 16               Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
  • April 25               Arab American Network and Resource Fair