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Doing Business with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) – Elko

 

Event: Doing Business with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) - Elko

Presenter: Roc Stacey: Contract Compliance Manager, NDOT; Kathy Agee-Dow: Director, Procurement Outreach Program Governor's Office of Economic Development and Anderine Cowan: Business Development Advisor, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, Nevada Small Business Development Center, College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno

Description:

Business Owners and Executives, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, Start-up, Emerging and Experienced Business Owners – This is your opportunity to expand into government contracting

Business owners are asking, “Since the recession has affected the construction industry so drastically, how do we stay in business? Where can we go to find lucrative contracts? How can we work smarter in this sluggish economy?” Join us as we explore these important questions outside the box to learn more about and consider the opportunities of government contracting.

The federal government must provide a percentage of contracting opportunities to small businesses of minority and disadvantaged status. Learn what contracting opportunities are available at the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and how to become certified as a DBE business owner or firm. Agenda items include:

  • Overview of the DBE Program
  • How to become a certified DBE
  • NDOT contracting opportunities
  • Expanding into government markets as a DBE
  • Purpose, criteria and process for certification
  • Techniques to increase your ability to obtain NDOT contracts
  • New rule changes that affect DBEs
  • How to be more successful on federal highway assisted projects

Date: May 30, 2012

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Location: Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, High Tech Center, Room 111

City: Elko

Fee: Free

Registration: Online or (800) 240-7094