The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and partner agencies will host a free event this week to help small businesses and those owned by individuals from socially and economically disadvantaged groups compete for transportation contracts that receive federal funding.
Offered through ADOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, the DBE and Small Business Transportation EXPO helps attendees learn about project opportunities, visit exhibit booths, and network with industry professionals and business owners.
Participants will also hear from transportation leaders, including ADOT Director Jennifer Toth. Partner agencies include Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), City of Phoenix Street Transportation, City of Phoenix Public Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Valley Metro.
The event will include major project updates and panel discussions with leaders of local government agencies, owners and prime contractors.
Although the event is geared toward Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and small businesses, it’s open to all businesses, public agencies, vendors and community partners with an interest in the transportation industry from 7 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 3 at Mesa Convention Center, Building C, 263 N. Center St.
For more information and to register, visit adotdbeexpo.com. For more information on ADOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, visit azdot.gov/dbe.
