The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced the 2022 State of Illinois Vendor Summit, to be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The Summit will take place at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m. The 2022 State of Illinois Vendor Summit is an opportunity for interested business to connect with industry experts and government agencies, attend educational workshops presented by subject matter experts, and network with current and aspiring state vendors. Interested vendors can register at www.illinois.gov/vendorsummit. This inaugural event is a collaboration with the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC), Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. This full-day event will include multiple components in an effort to maximize the amount of information that is made available to attendees. An exhibit hall will feature exhibitors sharing information about upcoming contracting opportunities, trainings, and business development programs. For more information and to register, visit: www.illinois.gov/vendorsummit