Malcolm X College

1900 West Jackson Blvd

An outreach event where prospective vendors can learn about contracting opportunities,  BE EMPOWERED WITH DISCUSSIONS FROM OUR LEADERS ROUNDTABLES AND WORKSHOPS, AND ENGAGE WITH PRIMES AND BUSINESS OWNERS IN OUR BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MATCHMAKING SESSIONS.

subject-matter experts from:

 |  City of Chicago  | 

|  Sister Agencies  |  Cook County  |  State of Illinois  |  

|  Federal Agencies  |  Financial Institutions  |  Assist Agencies |  

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

80 EXHIBITORS

3 leaders roundtables on empowering topics challenging diverSity, equity and inclusion

1 leaders fireside chat with women in construction

3 WORKSHOPS Presented By Subject Matter Experts 

construction summit Edition of the Consolidated Buying Plan 

Networking Opportunities 

48 BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MATCHMAKING PRIMES/BUSINESS PATNERS

The Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) hosted its annual Construction Summit on Thursday, February 16, 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. The full-day event featured workshops, resources, and panel discussions with the City and its Sister Agencies, State, Federal, and anchor organizations.

In honor of Black History Month, the program featured Leaders Roundtable sessions that celebrate diversity, financial empowerment, and women in construction. 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.