The City of Evanston will host its 5th annual free workshop, Evanston Procurement 101, to help local businesses and contractors learn how they can do business with the city's large entities. Participants may register for the event online at cityofevanston.org/procurement101 or by calling/texting 847-448-4311.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in small table discussions with representatives of the following entities which will be giving presentations at the event: Evanston Chamber of Commerce, City of Evanston, Northwestern University, Rotary International, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202. Participants will learn about procurement processes, anticipated projects and bidding practices.