Equity and Engagement Hosts Community Conversations
On December 10, 2022, the Equity and Engagement Department, in partnership with the University of Illinois’s Community Compact, hosted a Community Conversations event titled “Addressing Economic Development and Minority and Women Owned Business Initiatives in Champaign County.” This meeting brought together more than 40 stakeholders from across the community, the University of Illinois, local business […]
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 […]
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 Holds First Certification Event for Minority & Female Owned Businesses
On December 28, 2018, the Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights partnered with First Followers to host the City’s first Minority/Female Owned Business Certification event. Thirty individuals and organizations attended the event to be certified, and are now on a vendor list. The City will use this list to increase the number of opportunities […]
Minority and Women Owned Business Certification Event – December 28th
The City is pleased to announce the launch of the City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP). This 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 owned by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. To […]