Boost Your Business with BEP Program

Boost your Business with the BEP Program
Join us for an informative session on the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and discover valuable contracting opportunities designed specifically for minority- owned business, women-owned businesses, and business owned by person with disabilities. 

What you'll Learn:

• Understanding the BEP certification process and requirments
• How to connect your business to state contracts and subcontracting opportunities
• Strategies to gain credibility and exposure to government agencies and contractors 
• Ways to unlock growth and expansion opportunities in local markets

Why Attend?
This workshop offers comprehensive learning with expert instruction and valuable networking opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your existing business, this session will provide practical insights into accessing government contracts and growing your business through certification programs.

Both the IL SBDC at WIU and the APEX Accelerator Program at WIU operate under cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), respectively. These programs are designed to help small businesses grow, compete for government contracts, and access new market opportunities.