Presenters:  ​Maye Kelsey, Deputy Director of Purchasing, Terrance Tounsel and Michelle Parker, Compliance Officers of the Chicago Park District.

"How To Do Business With The Chicago Park District."


  ​Mark Reed, Director, Chicago Park District



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The Department of Purchasing is responsible for purchasing goods, services and construction for the Chicago Park District.  CPD open bid and solicitation process ensures fairness, com,petition, and best value.  At times CPD interest in achieving the best value may lead CPD to participate in contracts from larger economies such as the City of Chicago, their Sister Agencies, and the State of Illinois.  Besides best value, the're also very interested in green procurement.  Increasingly their solicitations are either exclusively environmentally friendly or include econ-friendly products and services.  All this is accomplished by complying with the Code of the Chicago Park District and the other local, state, and federal laws and regulations that guide CPD.

Monthly Membership Meeting held by Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc. are held to inform current members and prospective members about issues and activities going on in Chatham and the City of Chicago.  You do not need to be a member to attend.  Breakfast is provided for a small fee.