CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Flying Retail, LLC

Original title: O. KATE TRAGESSER for GARCES CONTRACTORS LLC @ PROCUREMENT SERVICES (2018-10-01)

October 1, 2018

lobbying procurement minority business enterprise business regulation

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The Frame

What this does

This filing discloses the professional representation of a private company seeking government certification that may impact its eligibility for city contracts or procurement preferences.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Flying Retail, LLC

The company is seeking a specific government certification that may change its status in city procurement processes.

Department of Procurement Services

The department is responsible for reviewing and deciding on the MBE application submitted by the client.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

O. Kate Tragesser is registered to lobby the Chicago Department of Procurement Services on behalf of Flying Retail, LLC. The lobbying activity focuses on the company's application for Minority Business Enterprise () status.

Key Facts

Lobbyist O. Kate Tragesser is representing Flying Retail, LLC.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Procurement Services.
The specific action sought is the approval of an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) application.
The registration period for this lobbying activity is October 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MBE application?

stands for Minority Business Enterprise. It is a certification process that allows businesses owned by minorities to qualify for specific city contracting programs and preferences.

What does a lobbyist do in this context?

A lobbyist is a person hired to communicate with government officials to influence administrative decisions or policy outcomes on behalf of a client.

Why It Matters

This filing discloses the professional representation of a private company seeking government certification that may impact its eligibility for city contracts or procurement preferences.