How to work with the government?

**seungbongpark** · 09-26-2007 12:36 AM

What are the steps to do business with the City? I have a printing company and we looking to broaden our customer database to include the government. Any tips on how to do so?

**seungbongpark** · 10-03-2007 11:36 AM

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**jrod31** · 10-03-2007 12:37 PM

Seung,

Join the chamber of commerce, I know that here in florida they have groups inside the chamber that meet weekly, you do alot of networking with county officials.

**jasaunders** · 10-03-2007 02:28 PM

There are very long guidelines and RFP's that Chicago puts out, check the city website.
I know I was intereasted in possibly opening up a retail location at O'Hare and it would have taken me 6 months alone just to read and understand the RFP. Not to say it isn't worth it, but be ready for a big time investment. It would also help greatly if you hired or worked directly with someone who has done business with the government before and is familiar with the process.