USDOT Great Lakes Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center
SBTRC Services and Programs
SBTRCs provide an array of technical assistance to build the capacity of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses, making the businesses more competitive when bidding on DOT procurement opportunities and federally-funded contracts. Services include the following:
- Business Analyses
- Market Research and Procurement Assistance
- General Management & Technical Assistance
- Business Counseling & Coaching
- Regional Planning Committees
- Liaison between Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors
- Outreach/Conference Participation
- Capital Access and Surety Bond Assistance
- Women & Girls In Transportation Initiative (WITI)
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is a grantee of the U.S. Department of Transportation and hosts the Great Lakes Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC). The Great Lakes Region SBTRC serves the states of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.