The Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) will host its annual Procurement Symposium (formerly known as the Vendor Fair) on Thursday, July 13, at Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The city says the 10th annual conference “is for entrepreneurs and business owners to meet and network with local, county, state, and federal partners who can provide resources and assistance on how to start a business, how to become certified, explain the bidding process, and how city programs and incentives that can grow your business.”

The event provides opportunities to learn  about funding, grants, certifications, and other business resources. As well, you can: “Pitch your business to government agencies and prime contractors at the Business to Business Connect.”

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