2023 Summit

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

SPEAKERS

EXHIBIT HALL

VIDEO SESSIONS

BUSINESS MATCHING

RESOURCES

PHOTO GALLERY

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.

CITY OF CHICAGO USER DEPARTMENTS

Department of Procurement Services (DPS)

Department of Assets, Information, and Services (AIS)

Department of Aviation (CDA)

Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)

Department of Buildings (DOB)

Department of Housing (DOH)

Department of Human Resources (DHR)

Department of Planning and Development (DPD)

Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS)

Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Department of Water Management (DWM)

Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Office of the Mayor: Re-Entry

Office of Public Safety Administration (OEMC/POLICE/FIRE)

SISTER AGENCIES

Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

Chicago Park District (CPD)

Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)

Public Building Commission (PBC)

Government Institutions

Cook County

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Veterans Assistance Commissionof Cook County

State of Illinois

Illinois Central Management Services (CMS)

Illinois Tollway Authority

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)

Financial & Insurance Support Organizations

JP Morgan Chase

BMO Harris Bank

New York Life

Assist Agencies & Anchor Organizations

Contractors Advisors Business Development

Chicago Minority Business Development Agency (ChicagoMSDC)

Gordian

Allies for Community Business

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Hispanic American ConstructionIndustry Association (HACIA)

The Elite SDVOB Network Illinois Chapter

Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)

Federation of Women Contractors

Black Contractors Owners and Executives (BCOE)

Black Contractors United

Sustainable Options for Urban Living, Inc.

McCormick Place

Metropolitan Pier and ExpositionAuthority (MPEA)

Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce

Inner-City Underwriting Agency Inc.

Polish Chamber of Commerce

Goldman Sachs

FAR South CDC

Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation

Metra

Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

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