Ordinance to expand "CHICAGOFIRST" Local Business Bidding Preference Passes City Council
February 16, 2012
Further improving the economic climate for Chicago businesses, the Chicago City Council passed Mayor Emanuel's "ChicagoFirst" procurement ordinance, which creates a local manufacturing incentive and expand a bidding preference given to Chicago-based businesses on City contracts.
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