“HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF CARBONDALE” INFORMATION SESSION PRESS RELEASE
Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/15/2024
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Carbondale Civic Center
Categories
CARBONDALE-
The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is excited to announce a
partnership with the City of Carbondale to host an information session, “How to do Business with the City of
Carbondale,” that will aim to provide guidance for Government Contracting success. This session will take
place on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CDT) at the Carbondale Civic Center, located at 200
S. Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901.
The event is designed for individuals and businesses interested in the construction industry who are keen on
exploring contracting opportunities with the City of Carbondale. The training topics will include Government
Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Selling to Government, and Subcontracting.
Participants will gain insights on:
• Eligibility for government contracts
• Finding out about contracting opportunities
• The bidding process
• Necessary certifications, including DBE
• Types of services utilized by the city
• Bonding and insurance requirements
Event Details
Date: July 15, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (CDT)
Location: Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
Registration Deadline: July 15, 2024, by 8:00 AM (CDT)
Fee: No Fee
This event is open to the public, and interested parties are encouraged to register as soon as possible to
secure their spot. Registration can be completed here: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/39345 Join us
for this valuable opportunity to learn how to do business with the City of Carbondale and take advantage of
local government contracting opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding and
capability in government contracting!
For more information please contact:
Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIUC
Phone: (618) 536-2355
“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease.
It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are
open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways.
That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open… for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”