South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA), a not-for-profit organization representing 43 communities in southern Cook and Will Counties in Illinois, is accepting proposals for consulting services to prepare multiple enterprise zone applications to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The State of Illinois has reauthorized the local enterprise zone programs. Communities must apply and meet new criteria to establish local enterprise zones. No preference will be given to communities with existing zones. The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association in coordination with Cook County Economic Development and Will County, is seeking consultant services to complete applications for multiple enterprise zones for communities located in southern Cook and Will Counties in Illinois. Please click here to download the full request for proposal (RFP), or here for maps and updates.