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Jul 2, 2018
July 2018 Workshop Schedule
Jun 29, 2018
GTT Collection at Airports Expanded to Include More Public Vehicles
Jun 15, 2018
Due date extended for May tax deposits
Jun 1, 2018
June 2018 Workshop Schedule
May 25, 2018
Coming soon - File and pay your taxes with Chicago Business Direct
May 1, 2018
May 2018 Workshop Schedule
Mar 9, 2018
Mayor Emanuel Announces Latest Efforts To Support And Grow Small Businesses
Dec 12, 2017
GOVERNING: Chicago Confronts Procurement Reform and Finds the Hardest Part Still to Come
Dec 11, 2017
Increase to 911 Surcharge effective January 1, 2018
Nov 3, 2017
Mayor Emanuel, Department of Procurement Services Announce Roll-Out of Certification Program For Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises
Oct 26, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Department of Buildings Announce Innovative Technology Deployed to Over 100 Building Inspectors
Oct 6, 2017
4Q 2017 Buying Plan Now Available
Oct 2, 2017
October 2017 Workshop Schedule
Jul 26, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Department of Buildings Introduce Update To Chicago Electrical Code To Support Sustainability, Safety And Savings For Residents
Jul 17, 2017
City Launches New Pharmaceutical Representative License
Jun 28, 2017
City Council Confirms Reappointment of Inspector General Joseph Ferguson, Chief Procurement Officer Jamie Rhee
Jun 28, 2017
City Council Approves Measure to Alleviate Financial Burden on Construction Subcontractors
Jun 28, 2017
City Council Approves Measure to Further Support Small Businesses Owned and Operated by Persons With Disabilities
Jun 22, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Chicago is One of Five Cities Chosen to Participate in City Accelerator to Further Strengthen Local Procurement Practices & Promote Economic Opportunity
Jun 1, 2017
New and Improved MPEA/GTT Emblem Registration Process
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