Join the Illinois APEX Accelerator Center at Bradley University and the Purchasing Manager for the City of Peoria for a one-hour webinar designed to help businesses understand how to successfully engage in local government contracting. This session will provide a clear overview of the procurement process, including purchasing thresholds, when opportunities are formally bid, and how P-Card purchases are handled. Attendees will also gain insight into the City’s upcoming buying plans and contracting goals, including supplier diversity considerations. In addition, the APEX team will outline how they support businesses in navigating government contracting, from registration to bid readiness. This is a practical, no-nonsense session intended to help vendors position themselves for real opportunities with the City of Peoria. 

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: 

• Have you ever wondered how to start selling to the City of Peoria? Or what the City actually buys and how those opportunities are awarded? This is your chance to get clear, direct answers.
• Join the Illinois APEX Accelerator Center at Bradley University and the Purchasing Manager for the City of Peoria for a one-hour webinar focused on helping businesses understand how to break into local government contracting. You will learn how the City purchases goods and services, when opportunities are formally bid, and how smaller purchases are made using P-Cards.
• The session will also highlight upcoming buying plans, contracting priorities, and supplier diversity goals, giving you insight into where opportunities may exist. In addition, APEX will walk through how they support businesses at every stage of the process, from initial registration to becoming bid-ready.
• If you are new to government contracting or looking to expand into the local market, this session will give you the practical information you need to take the next step with the City of Peoria.
  

Our Speaker: Justin Danyus, Purchasing Manager, City of Peoria