7:00am – EXPO & Networking Time
8:00am – Introduction & Welcome – Donald Mayes, Deputy Director Equal Opportunity Department, City of Phoenix
8:03am – VIP Remarks – Dr. Vivien Lattibeaudiere, Employee and Business Development Administrator, ADOT
8:08am – VIP Remarks – Update on Federal Funding – Karla Petty, Administrator, FHWA
8:15am – Keynote Presentation – Steve Boschen, IDO Division Director, ADOT
8:30am – Owner’s Panel – updates on capital programs, funding for transportation projects, updates to programs and services for DBE & Small Businesses and how to best find upcoming project opportunities. Confirmed Speakers Include:
9:30am – EXPO & Networking Time
7:00am – EXPO & Networking Time
8:00am – Introduction & Welcome – Donald Mayes, Deputy Director Equal Opportunity Department, City of Phoenix
8:05am – DBESS Program Update – Francesca Martin, ADOT DBE Supportive Services Program Manager
8:10am– Updates on major transportation projects across Arizona -Confirmed Project Representatives:
8:35am – Large Prime Contractors Panel. Contractors active in the Transportation sector will give valuable insights on how they do business and how they actively engage and encourage participation from DBE & Small Businesses. Confirmed Speakers Include:
9:30am – EXPO & Networking Time