IDOT to Host Open House in Effingham for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

EFFINGHAM — The Illinois Department of Transportation will host an open house June 26 for individuals interested in doing business with the state. The free event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Thelma Keller Convention Center, Washington Room, 1202 North Keller Drive, in Effingham.

Staff will be available to discuss how to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and to explain the programs and services that IDOT makes available to help minorities, women and other eligible small businesses.

For more information on becoming a certified DBE, visit IDOT's DBE Certification website.

RSVP at: bit.ly/DBEworkshops         

 Any questions can be directed to Valeria Senor (217) 785-1664, valeria.senor@illinois.gov or Brian Hendricks (217) 782-8286, brian.d.hendricks@illinois.gov.