2020 Illinois Main Street Conference Participation Fee

The state of Illinois is seeking proposals for participation in the 2020 Illinois Main Street Conference. The contract will provide for the participation fee for the conference, which serves as a premier learning and networking event for community development professionals across the state. Key objectives for the selected vendor include active participation in the conference agenda, providing content and subject matter expertise, and fostering connections between attendees. Minimum qualifications include experience in community engagement, economic development, and/or urban planning. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's understanding of the conference objectives, ability to contribute meaningful content, and capacity to facilitate meaningful interactions. The deadline for proposals is January 20, 2020.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent is unknown. The anticipated award value for the participation fee is not specified, but the budget for the overall conference is likely in the range of $75,000 to $100,000.