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Matchmaking Sessions

The focus of the matchmaking session is to help form relationships and “Make the Connection” between the University of Illinois and the vendor community. The Matchmaking Sessions will feature University departments including Purchasing from the University of Illinois Chicago, Urbana and Springfield campuses.

Additional exhibitors include the University of Chicago, City of Chicago, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities, State of Illinois and many more. Each exhibitor will provide information on the goods or services they purchase. It will also provide an opportunity for businesses to market their product/services to the departments and network.

The University of Illinois MAFBE Conference will take place on June 11, 2008 at the UIC Forum. This year’s theme Making the Connection 2008 is focused on connecting the University’s buying departments with qualified businesses. The goal of the conference is to build relationships with MAFBE firms in order to enhance our supplier diversity initiatives.

The conference Matchmaking Session will feature exhibitors from the University of Illinois, State of Illinois, City of Chicago, County of Cook, University of Chicago, Loyola University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, Illinois Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and many more.