Date:
Friday, September 10, 2010
Contact:
Jackie Bayne, WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity, 360-705-7084
OLYMPIA – Minority and women business owners who desire to work on state transportation construction projects are encouraged to join the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Federal Highway Administration officials for a community roundtable in Vancouver, Wash.
The roundtable is an opportunity for minority and women contractors to voice concerns and discuss barriers to participating on WSDOT construction projects. The goal is to bring all parties together and to find solutions.
Community roundtable meeting
When:
6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22. The roundtable is free of charge. Space at the event is limited and reservations are required by Monday, Sept. 20.
Where:
WSDOT Southwest Region Headquarters
Room 124, 11018 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver, WA.
Topics include:
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals
- Barriers to participation
- DBE support services program
- U.S. Department of Transportation’s bonding assistance program
- WSDOT’s DBE plan
- Upcoming projects
- DBE certification
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) is a program intended to increase the opportunities for minority and women-owned small businesses to participate in federally-funded projects. WSDOT provides training and business-support services to help DBEs become successful in doing business with the agency.
To reserve a spot, call toll-free 1-888-259-9143 or e-mail WSDOT’s DBE Support Services at: dbess@wsdot.wa.gov.
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