This is the first workshop of a three-part series taking place January 25th, 27th, and 29th.

This workshop will be presented remotely through Webex. If you plan to attend using your own device, use ticket type "Attend remotely using your own device". If you would like, you can sign up to use a PC at the DBE Resource Center to remotely attend the workshop by signing up for the ticket type "Use DBE Resource Center PC to attend remotely."

Access the workshop remotely through this link: https://joesphchiczewski.my.webex.com/joesphchiczewski.my/j.php?MTID=mb22ee609d9b3bcf98e87ba3411f15daf

Here is additional information that you most likely will not need.

Meeting number: 126 012 1724

Password: tgNj7MJMP53 (84657656 from phones and video systems)

Host key: 780666

More ways to join

Join by video system

Dial 1260121724@webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone

+1-415-655-0001 US Toll

Access code: 126 012 1724

After the webinar please fill out this short evaluation for give us feedback and verify your attendance:

https://forms.gle/PELMg1r8V6gYZm3A6

We ask that you please register on Eventbrite to be notified of any changes or updates to this workshop.

Welcome to the “Building Blocks of Success” series.

The purpose of the series is to help DBEs and those who are interested in conducting business with IDOT grow their business in ability and capacity. Building Blocks of Success is set up in blocks which are broken down into smaller modules of workshops. There will be two to three workshops per week, lasting between 1 to 2 hrs. until the end of March 2021. During selected workshops, you will hear from various leaders within IDOT letting you know that they support you and this program.

You must attend at least 70% of the workshops that pertain to your business to:

1. Be given an opportunity to have one on ones with some of our prime contractors in the Chicagoland area

2. Participate in the series graduation where you will get to meet and ask questions of some of our experts within IDOT.

Currently there are 30 workshops planned, requiring attending 21 to graduate. Attendance is tracked via evaluations submitted within 24hrs. after the workshop. Commitment, in addition to your best “I’m here to learn and apply” mindset, are required.

You can view finalized upcoming workshops and register using the following link: bit.ly/DBEworkshops

For questions about the series and graduation, contact District 1 Contract Compliance Officer Philippe Victor at philippe.victor@illinois.gov