The Great Lakes Office of Business and Congressional Services serves a wide array of GSA customers.

Small Business Services

As the regional arm of the Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU), we serve as advocates for small, small disadvantaged, Section 8(a), woman-owned small, HUBZone small, veteran-owned small, and service-disabled veteran owned small businesses , as well as federally recognized Native American tribes and tribal organizations. We provide guidance and assistance to small businesses located in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

To request more information, learn about upcoming events and training, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.  We can be reached toll free at (888) 353-5383, via fax at (312) 886-9893, or via email at R5.SmallBiz@gsa.gov.

Congressional Services

Our office also serves as the single point of contact for Congressional District Offices located in the same six states listed above. We provide the administrative and logistical support required in their daily operations.

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