CDAP Site Visits for City Projects Begin
Purchasing and Compliance Specialist, Adonis Fuller, began CDAP (Champaign Diversity Advancement Program) site visits for City projects on June 21, at the Bradley Avenue Improvements project that runs from Staley Avenue to Bluegrass Lane, Champaign, IL. CDAP site visits are to ensure compliance towards good faith efforts in subcontracting and workforce goals. The City’s objective […]
CDAP Presentation
Adonis Fuller, the City of Champaign’s Purchasing / Compliance Specialist attended a webinar hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on February 18, 2022. Mr. Fuller provided an overview of City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) program, including how to become a CDAP vendor. To watch Mr. Fuller’s CDAP presentation, please click here. […]
Champaign City Profiles Features Adonis Fuller
Adonis Fuller is the first Purchasing and Compliance Specialist here at the City of Champaign. This newly created position oversees compliance with the City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP). The CDAP program encourages City departments, contractors, and other vendors doing business with the City to increase the amount of goods and services provided by local businesses […]
City Employee Presents at Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention
Purchasing/Compliance Specialist Adonis Fuller (Finance) recently presented at the 2021 Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention. He shared information on how a minority or woman-owned business can register for the City’s Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP). For more information, click here Businesses Adonis met with include: Benzer Pharmacy/Victory Medical (Medical Equipment Supply) Excel […]
City Hosts Table at Business Expo
On February 27, the Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights (ECHO) hosted a table at the Second Annual Start and Grow Your Business Expo presented by Launch at the Library Business Services. ECHO Intern Jorge Soto shared information about the City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) and how to apply with more than […]
Staff Shares CDAP Information at Diverse Business Opportunity Fair
On August 28, the Office of Equity Community and Human Rights participated in the 2nd annual Diverse Business Opportunity Fair hosted by the University of Illinois Office of Procurement Diversity. The day included a “leveraging relationships” Illinois leadership panel, vendor fair, and networking reception. Staff provided information on the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) to […]
City, Library Host Second CDAP Workshop
The Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights & Launch at the Library co-hosted the second Workshop for the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) on Thursday, June 13 at the Champaign Public Library. The workshop was held to encourage participation and provide assistance to minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses as they registered for the program. Thanks […]
Presentation on Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP)
The U.S. Small Business Administration recognized National Small Business Week May 5-11, 2019. Locally, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County Economic Development Center hosted 13 free events to celebrate the week. On May 9, Rachel Joy (Community Relations Manager and Compliance Officer) gave a presentation about the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) […]
City Staff Presents CDAP at Local AWPA Meeting
On April 18, Community Relations Manager and Compliance Officer Rachel Joy gave a presentation on the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) to a meeting of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Illinois Chapter – Prairie Branch. The meeting was held at Farnsworth Group in Champaign. CDAP encourages City departments, contractors, and other vendors doing business […]
Community Relations Manager Attends Decatur Event, Shares Information on CDAP
Rachel Joy, Community Relations Manager/Compliance Officer presented to the Metro Black Chamber of Commerce in Decatur, IL during a general meeting. The focus of the presentation was around the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP). The discussion included information on the importance of a local certification model, goal setting and working collectively with the community on […]