Walker's Bluff: Virtual Vendor Workshop

Originally the workshops were being conducted in-person, however, due to Covid-19, they are now being held using a virtual platform.

• Steps to becoming a certified minority, woman, disabled or veteran-owned business. This certification will allow marginalized business owners opportunities to provide services or products to governmental instrumentalities, non-profits, and various for-profit organizations. 
• Opportunities on becoming a member/owner of work-cooperatives that are currently being developed in the southern-most region of Illinois. Available Work-cooperative opportunities will include Janitorial, Housekeeping and Ground Maintenance, Child Care, Health Care, and Gardening/Farming Cooperatives. 
• Services provided by the Southern Illinois University's Small Business Development Center. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University provides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising services, training opportunities, and business resources for entrepreneurs in southern Illinois.