Waukegan Park District holds local vendor fair
The Waukegan Park District will hold a Vendor Bridging Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center, 800 Baldwin Ave., Waukegan.
More than 100 local vendors have been invited to participate in this annual event that is designed to connect/bridge local vendors and contractors with the Waukegan Park District, other governmental agencies and the public. Vendors are encouraged to participate in the fair including: landscapers, building and construction companies, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, architects, equipment rental agencies, caterers, printers, promotions vendors, special events and more.
There is room for 100 vendor booths. Vendors or trades personnel interested in participating should contact Tim Girmscheid at tgirmscheid@waukeganparks.org. There is no vendor fee. Vendors will be supplied a table and chairs. Vendors are encouraged to bring promotional materials and displays of their services.
Vendors will meet with Waukegan Park District staff and each other from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend from 10:30 a.m. to noon; from noon to 12:30 p.m. the Waukegan Park District staff will discuss how vendors can prepare themselves to win contracts with the district. Included in the presentation will be laws that govern the district regarding contracts and the quoting, bidding and selection process.
The public is invited to attend the Vendor Bridging Fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon, to meet professionals who can assist with home improvements.
For more information about the Vendor Bridging Fair, contact Tim Girmscheid, at (847) 360-4755 or tgirmscheid@waukeganparks.org.