Procurement Symposium | 2023

The Hub of Collaborative Government Contracting Opportunities

Malcolm X College

July 13, 2023

Subject-Matter Experts From:

 |  City of Chicago  | 

|  Sister Agencies  |  Cook County  |  State of Illinois  |  

|  Federal Agencies  |  Financial Institutions  |  Assist Agencies |  

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

80 - EXHIBITORS

44 - BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MATCHMAKING PRIMES/BUSINESS PARTNERS

4 - Leaders Roundtables on empowering topics challenging diversity, equity, and inclusion

1 - Leaders Master Class

2 - Spotlight on City of Chicago Departments

3 - WORKSHOPS Presented By Subject Matter Experts 

The Procurement Symposium Edition of the Consolidated Buying Plan 

The Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) hosted its annual Vendor Fair on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd.) from 9 AM to 5 PM. 

Each year, the Construction Summit provides residents and business owners an unparalleled opportunity to network and gain information about upcoming construction and construction-related projects in the City of Chicago. This full-day event featured workshops, resources, and panel discussions with leaders from City and Sister, State, and Federal Agencies as well as anchor organizations and business owners.

Our the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services being Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to meet with 80 exhibitors representing all levels of government, non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce, and subject matter experts in the construction industry. Participants also had the opportunity to participate in the Business-to-Business matchmaking experience and engage with industry leaders, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.