Chicago Area Gay And Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce issued the following announcement on Sept. 24.
On January 15, 2020, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the City Council passed a resolution acknowledging LGBT-Owned Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) and their contributions to Chicago’s economy and residents. The resolution aims to identify business development opportunities for LGBTBEs as well as promote opportunities within the City’s procurement process.
The resolution identifies a series of actions that that will be undertaken by the Department of Procurement Services (DPS) to encourage the participation of LGBTBEs in City procurement opportunities. DPS is tasked with conducting an information-gathering exercise to assess the activity of LGBTBEs as related to government contracting. DPS will be working closely with the LGBT Chamber of Commerce (LGBTCC) of Illinois, which has been a voice of advocacy for the LGBT community, to facilitate this inclusive path forward and build a foundation for the future.
In order to assist the City with gathering this information, we ask you to take a moment to fill out the optional LGBT Business survey.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Chicago Area Gay And Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce
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