Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a grant award. Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal...
Small Business Transportation Resource Center “Bonding Education Program” Informational Webinar
Join us for this informational webinar for our SBTRC Central "Bonding Education Program" (BEP) Our Spring BEP cohort will begin April 9th! It is a 7-week cohort that will help your business increase bonding capacity to help compete and bid for Missouri Department of Transportation and Lambert Airport projects. Please note: This event is only...
IL APEX Accelerator Government Contracting Summit
You're Invited to attend the Illinois Contracting Summit on March 19, 2024. This highly anticipated event will bring together local government procurement offices, established prime contractors, and small business owners to help you learn tips, contacts and information to help you succeed in government contracting. Register Here!
Lunch and Learn: Unlocking Success: The Five Keys to an Entrepreneur’s Empowerment
Join the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC as we embark on a transformative journey in this one-hour workshop as we delve into the essence of an entrepreneur's success and how it manifests uniquely for your business startup and growth. At the heart of this exploration lies the first key: believing in yourself. Boost your confidence...