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SUMMARY:Pathways to Cook County Summit
DESCRIPTION:This is a dynamic and collaborative event fostering inclusivity\, transparency\, and civic engagement featuring vendors\, workshops and interactive sessions that provide opportunities for participants to network\, grow ideas\, learn best practices\, and explore strategies for greater impact and professional development. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nRegistration is now open! Please visit here to register for the Pathways to Cook County Summit. This event will take place on Tuesday\, April 9\, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UIC Dorin Forum\, 725 W. Roosevelt Road\, Chicago\, Illinois. \n\nVisite aqu  para inscribirse en la Cumbre Pathways to Cook County.\n\n\n\n \n\nWORKSHOPS\n\nFrom navigating grant opportunities to getting your business certified with Cook County\, a variety of useful workshops will be available at the Pathways to Cook County Summit. More detailed information is available below on the types of sessions being provided at the event. \n\nExploring Grant Opportunities at Cook County\n\nThe Justice Advisory Council and Bureau of Economic Development at Cook County are partnering in this workshop to provide information about navigating County grant opportunities. Specifically identifying types of grants offered by the County\, common grant requirements and the importance of grant monitoring and compliance. \n\n \n\nCapital Readiness 101: Acquiring Capital\n\nThis workshop is a must for business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to gain control over business finances. The Cook County Small Business Source in conjunction with the Women's Business Development Center will provide guidance for acquiring capital   including grants\, lines of credit\, business cards and loans. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge for accessing capital and learn the benefits of partnering with the Small Business Source. \n\nGetting Certified with Cook County\n\nIf you're interested in learning how to become certified with Cook County\, this workshop is for you. Representatives from the Certification Division of the Office of Contract Compliance will guide you through the certification process and provide information about contracting opportunities. This workshop is part of the OCC longstanding commitment of providing continuing education to the small business and vendor community. \n\n \n\nCook County Career Opportunities\n\nCook County offers the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer. Join the Bureau of Human Resources in this workshop to learn more about exciting career opportunities and how to navigate the application process.\n\n \n\nProcurement 101: Contracting with Cook County\n\nJoin the Chief Procurement Officer to learn how to compete for County contracts. This workshop will provide information about current contracting opportunities and guidance for how to get started. \n\n \n\nJob Order Contracting \n\nThis workshop is designed for prime vendors and subcontractors seeking information about construction opportunities within Cook County. Leaders from Contract Compliance\, Procurement and Capital Planning & Policy will provide instructional guidance on how to establish a partnership with the County.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div style="text-align: center\;"><img alt="" height="424" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1775/Image/PathwaysSummitFinalEnglish_EditedWEB.png" style="width: 750px\; height: 424px\;" width="750" /></div>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\; text-align: center\;"><br />\nThis is a dynamic and collaborative event fostering inclusivity\, transparency\, and civic engagement featuring vendors\, workshops and interactive sessions that provide opportunities for participants to network\, grow ideas\, learn best practices\, and explore strategies for greater impact and professional development.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<h2 style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 1.5rem\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(8\, 77\, 148)\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; line-height: 1.875rem\; text-transform: uppercase\;"><br />\n<span style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">REGISTRATION</span></h2>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">Registration is now open! Please&nbsp\;<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rlVNi7RtBU6oXFnWolbNbjyz7parJG9CupwST-ySCMpUNFpKQVJQS1BRN1pFTUI3T0ZIOUlYTThaRC4u&amp\;origin=QRCode" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(8\, 77\, 148)\; cursor: pointer\;">visit here to register for the Pathways to Cook County Summit.</a><span style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">&nbsp\;<strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">This event will take place on Tuesday\, April 9\, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the&nbsp\;</strong></span><span class="ui-provider ed awi awj awk awl awm awn awo awp awq awr aws awt awu awv aww awx awy awz axa axb axc axd axe axf axg axh axi axj axk axl axm axn axo axp" dir="ltr" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">UIC Dorin Forum\, 725 W. Roosevelt Road\, Chicago\, Illinois.&nbsp\;</strong></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;"><a href="https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/la-cumbre-pathways-cook-county" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\; line-height: inherit\; color: rgb(8\, 77\, 148)\; cursor: pointer\;">Visite aqu&iacute\; para inscribirse en la Cumbre Pathways to Cook County.</a><br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<h2 style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 1.5rem\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(8\, 77\, 148)\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; line-height: 1.875rem\; text-transform: uppercase\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;" xml:lang="EN-US">WORKSHOPS</span></h2>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">From navigating grant opportunities to getting your business certified with Cook County\, a variety of useful workshops will be available at the Pathways to Cook County Summit. More detailed information is available below on the types of sessions being provided at the event.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;" xml:lang="EN-US"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">Exploring Grant Opportunities at Cook County</strong></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">The Justice Advisory Council and Bureau of Economic Development at Cook County are partnering in this workshop to provide information about navigating County grant opportunities. Specifically identifying types of grants offered by the County\, common grant requirements and the importance of grant monitoring and compliance.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;" xml:lang="EN-US"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">Capital Readiness 101: Acquiring Capital</strong></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">This workshop is a must for business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to gain control over business finances. The Cook County Small Business Source in conjunction with the Women&rsquo\;s Business Development Center will provide guidance for acquiring capital &ndash\; including grants\, lines of credit\, business cards and loans. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge for accessing capital and learn the benefits of partnering with the Small Business Source.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;" xml:lang="EN-US"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">Getting Certified with Cook County</strong></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">If you&rsquo\;re interested in learning how to become certified with Cook County\, this workshop is for you. Representatives from the Certification Division of the Office of Contract Compliance will guide you through the certification process and provide information about contracting opportunities. This workshop is part of the OCC longstanding commitment of providing continuing education to the small business and vendor community.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;" xml:lang="EN-US"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">Cook County Career Opportunities</strong></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">Cook County offers the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer. Join the Bureau of Human Resources in this workshop to learn more about exciting career opportunities and how to navigate the application process.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;" xml:lang="EN-US"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">Procurement 101: Contracting with Cook County</strong></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">Join the Chief Procurement Officer to learn how to compete for County contracts. This workshop will provide information about current contracting opportunities and guidance for how to get started.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;" xml:lang="EN-US"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; line-height: inherit\;">Job Order Contracting&nbsp\;</strong></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">This workshop is designed for prime vendors and subcontractors seeking information about construction opportunities within Cook County. Leaders from Contract Compliance\, Procurement and Capital Planning &amp\; Policy will provide instructional guidance on how to establish a partnership with the County.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: rgb(254\, 254\, 254)\; font-size: 16px\; line-height: 1.5\; text-rendering: optimizelegibility\; color: rgb(10\, 10\, 10)\; font-family: &quot\;Open Sans&quot\;\, Helvetica\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n
LOCATION:UIC Dorin Forum 725 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago\, IL
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URL:https://business.northcenterchamber.com/events/details/pathways-to-cook-county-summit-20230
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