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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Technology companies impact millions of people by
3providing phone, cable, and advanced technology services; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Suppliers of technology provide services such as,
5but not limited to, content and programming, app development,
6big data, and cell/DAS tower; therefore, be it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Department
9of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of
10Central Management Services to create a diversity program that
11connects certified diverse suppliers such as, but not limited
12to, (MBE/WBE/SDVOSB) with technology companies to see if their
13capabilities fit current and future technological business
14needs; and be it further
 
15    RESOLVED, That responsibility for planning, inviting,
16hosting, and conducting the program will belong with DCEO and
17CMS; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That the Department of Commerce and Economic
19Opportunity and the Department of Central Management Services
20are encouraged to work with community-based organizations such
21as, but not limited to, the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce,

 

 

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1the Federation of Women Contractors, the Hispanic American
2Construction Industry Association, and the Illinois Hispanic
3Chamber of Commerce, to publicize the program; and be it
4further
 
5    RESOLVED, That primary providers of technology should be
6invited to participate due to their efforts that support
7supplier diversity and diverse employment opportunities; and
8be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That any program events need to be centrally
10located to encourage participation throughout the State; and be
11it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That primary providers of technology do not need
13to be Illinois-based, but must have a need for Illinois-based
14subcontractors or secondary providers of technology; and be it
15further
 
16    RESOLVED, That all prospective diverse suppliers must be
17certified (or in the process of certification) prior to
18attending any events created by the program; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
20delivered to the Directors of the Department of Commerce and
21Economic Opportunity and the Department of Central Management

 

 

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