CEI's Certification Kickstart Workshop
BEP Outreach Event
The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI), in collaboration with Senator Ram Villivalam, State Representative Kevin Olickal, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce and Illinois APEX Accelerator is hosting an in person Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) Certification Kickstart Workshop on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Oakton College in Skokie, IL. This interactive training session is designed to help small, diverse, and veteran owned businesses begin or complete the State certification process and gain access to Illinois procurement opportunities.
Participants will receive step by step guidance on creating a certification profile, choosing the correct application type, uploading required documents, and completing all components of the BEP or VBP application. Certification experts will lead a live demonstration and provide real time assistance.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT