Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Van Austin’s organization
Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion Monthly Meeting of the Commissioners
The Commission meeting included a spotlight presentation on 3R Health Care Products, Inc. Operations reports detailed outreach activities including various expos, certification programs, and upcoming business forums. Administrative updates covered fiscal year extensions, wage reporting deadlines, and recruitment efforts. Financial and human capital reports focused on fiscal year-end activities and staffing levels. The compliance and certification units reported on progress with veteran-owned business certification appeals, ADA accessibility updates, and Mentor Protégé Program applications. Ongoing business discussions included reports on state hiring diversity, contract extensions, race and gender wage reporting, and the procurement scorecard survey. The Veterans Business Program committee confirmed the reelection of its chair and the approval of a certification appeal.
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Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities Compliance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed several reports regarding business enterprise compliance, including the BEP 20/20 report, the Individual Contract Exemption report, and the Goal Waiver report. Additionally, the committee discussed FY26 Program Class Exemptions, specifically regarding legal services class exemptions for City Colleges of Chicago and Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) class exemptions for the Central Management Services (CMS).
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion Monthly Meeting
The Commission reviewed several operational and administrative reports. A presentation highlighted the history, mission, and challenges faced by minority-owned businesses via the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. Operational updates included new certification resources, the conclusion of the Certify & Thrive campaign, and the development of a BEP/VBP training academy. The Commission discussed the approved Fiscal Year 2027 budget, staffing recruitment, and the upcoming launch of the Mentor-Protégé Program. Additionally, reports were presented on State hiring diversity efforts, the publication of the FY25 Extensions and Waivers Report, and the FY25 Race and Gender Wage Report.
Sep 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Business Enterprise Council For Minorities, Females And Persons With Disabilities Compliance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the 20/20 report on construction contracts, discussed the individual contract exemption review process, and evaluated the BEP goal waiver report, noting a shift toward greater agency accountability. The BEP Compliance Unit reported on staffing updates and finalized compliance forms. Additionally, the committee discussed FY25 class exemption requests, reviewed FY26 compliance plan submission requirements, and conducted a closed session to discuss administrative code exemptions regarding categories historically exempt from BEP goals.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
