CREATE Networking Event
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CREATE Networking Event

Join us to learn about the CREATE program and network with potential prime contractors on August 13th, 2025

By CREATE Westside Gateway

Date and time

Location

UIC Student Center West

828 South Wolcott Avenue #Suite 242 Chicago, IL 60612

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration Open

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Networking Event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Free venue parking

The CREATE Program invites subcontractors and small businesses to network with potential prime contractors for the Union Pacific WA1 Westside Gateway/Ogden Junction construction project. Work includes track and structure upgrades to 18 bridges.

Additional contractor opportunities include:

  • Concrete Workers / Concrete Finishers
  • Crane Operators
  • Demolition Crews
  • Electricians
  • Environmental Cleanup Crews
  • Environmental Specialists
  • Equipment Mechanics
  • Excavation Crews
  • Formwork Carpenters
  • General Laborers
  • Geotechnical Engineers
  • Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Iron Workers and Rebar Workers
  • Material Testing Technicians
  • Micropile drilling and installation
  • Painters
  • Pile Drivers
  • Safety Managers and Inspectors
  • Scaffolding Erectors
  • Stone Masons
  • Structural Steel Fabricators
  • Surveyors
  • Traffic Control and Flagging Personnel
  • Welders

Be sure to register and attend to meet with potential prime contractors and learn about opportunities to join their teams.

Frequently asked questions

Parking Options: Wood St. Parking and Visitor Parking Lot B2

Wood Street Parking Structure -1100 South Wood Street, an alternative, the side visitor Parking Lot B2 is also available directly parallel to Student Center West on S Wolcott Avenue. The same pricing and payment structure apply 1 hour-$5 each add'l hour $2, 5 hours $13, Max $15

Transit Options:

Closest Bus Stops (CTA) Damen & Polk (#50), Polk & Wolcott (#157), Polk & Wood (#7 / #157) Closest Train Stops (CTA) UIC / Illinois Medical District (BLUE LINE) Closest Rail Stops (Metra) Western Ave. (BNSF)

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FreeAug 13 · 10:00 AM CDT