Fred Coleman Letter for IL CMS BEP Certification Workshop

Fred Coleman Letter for IL CMS BEP Certification Workshop

Economic Development, UIUC

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Coleman, Fred <sekou@uillinois.edu> Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:55 AM
To: sekou@illinois.edu

Hello,

I am the Director of Diversity and Redevelopment for the University of Illinois Office of Capital Programs and Real Estate Services. I am directly engaged in developing policies and programs to increase the utilization of minority and female-owned business enterprises in University of Illinois design and construction work.

At my request, the Illinois Central Management Services Business Enterprise Program (IL CMS BEP) has agreed to offer a minority and female-owned business enterprise certification workshop in Champaign in Robeson Pavilion Rooms A and B, at the Champaign Public Library, starting at 10 am and continuing until 3pm on Friday, September 24.

I am seeking your assistance in helping publicize this forthcoming workshop. Could you assist me by sharing the information below.

Purpose of the Workshop

· Walk participants through the certification paperwork process and answer detailed questions on all aspects of the data requested by IL CMS BEP (participants should bring the certification application to the workshop and is found at: http://www.sell2.illinois.gov/Registration_Certification.cfm (see Step 2 on this webpage)

· Be able to ask questions of the Internal Revenue Service resource person regarding tax forms and other tax-related issues necessary to successfully complete the certification paperwork

· Be able to learn of resources from the State of Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance resource person who will also be a speaker

· Ultimate goal is to increase the number and type of IL CMS BEP certified minority and female-owned construction service and supply businesses in east central Illinois in order to meet anticipated higher University of Illinois utilization goals in construction services and supplies.

Workshop Location and Registration

Robeson Pavilion Rooms A and B, at the Champaign Public Library, starting at 10 am and continuing until 3pm on Friday, September 24. Champaign Public Library, 200 West Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820-5193.

The workshop will be offered on a “first come, first served” basis to registrants as they call in. Registrations will be accepted from Peoria, Decatur, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, and Danville.

The workshop is targeted to existing un-certified minority and female-owned business owners in the construction service and supply industries. Also targeted are IL DOT certified DBE firms that are not currently certified with IL CMS BEP. The University accepts only IL CMS BEP certification for vertical construction.

Registration is limited to one person per firm. Maximum capacity is 50 individuals. A box lunch will be provided free of charge.

Registration will be handled via telephone by having interested individuals call (217) 333-5688, with registration open after 1pm Monday, September 12.

Please contact me via e-mail or phone (217) 244-1001 if you have any questions or suggestions regarding this effort.

Fred Coleman III, Ph.D., PMP

Director of Diversity and Redevelopment

University Office of Capital Programs and Real Estate Services

Illini Union Bookstore Bldg., Suite 340, MC-309

Champaign, IL 61820

217-244-1001

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