IL Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) @ Black Hawk College

• Comprehensive list of government contracting bid leads for specific business service or products
• Development of customized business profile for Federal, State, City, and sub contracting 0pportunities
• One-on-one counseling provided for individual business to develop business capabilities for government contracting with a contract specialist
• Information for certifications and requirements for government contracting
• Marketing profile for doing business with the government or to a prime contractor
• Bid History information to help companies learn of past pricing and history of bid awards
• Important notices and updates on contracting changes in regulations
• Classes of Government Contracting 101 Part I Part II
• Classes of registrations certifications for CCR, SBA, Pro Net, ORCA, HUB zones, 8A and Mentor Protege Programs
• Classes on radio frequency identification (RFID) and unique identification (UID) label requirements
• Seminars and forums through out the calendar year

University of Iowa

College of Engineering

Value-Added Opportunities for Building Relationships with The University of Iowa College of Engineering 

http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/economic-partners/opportunities.html

The University of Iowa College of Engineering enjoys close relationships with numerous Midwest and national business and industry partners, many of whom rely heavily on the recognized academic excellence, research talents and service commitment of our students, faculty, and staff. The resources of this College are available to you, as an economic partner, to use effectively and to integrate into your strategic goals.

IOWA Centers for Enterprise

http://enterprise.uiowa.edu/

IOWA Centers for Enterprise, Business and Commercialization Services, integrates existing economic development activities at the University of Iowa. IOWA Centers for Enterprise offer a comprehensive program that promotes economic development and technology transfer, provides assistance to Iowa startups and existing Iowa businesses and communities and helps the state of Iowa develop a creative, entrepreneurial workforce. Also, IOWA Centers for Enterprise programs optimize the flow of opportunities for licensing, commercialization and business development.

Northern Illinois University

College of Enginering and Engineering Technology

www.ceet.niu.edu

Western Illinois University

College of Business and Technology

www.wiu.edu/cbt/

Department of Engineering Technology

www.wiu.edu/engtech/

Department of Management

www.wiu.edu/management/