DSBO Resources
Mission Statement: Work with minority and emerging businesses to develop relationships and provide education and resources to build long-term sustainable businesses.
Working Group Chairs:
- Lindsay Brown, Swinerton Construction
- Lisa Nassardeen-Buckley, American Automation
- Diedra Garcia, PCL Construction
Schedule:Â This group meets every 6 weeks on Tuesdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm.
- Tuesday, February 11
- Tuesday, March 25
- Tuesday, May 6
- Tuesday, June 17
- Tuesday, July 29
- Tuesday, September 9
- Tuesday, October 21
- Tuesday, December 2
Annual Events: Make the Connection Reverse Trade Show - May and November
Understanding Certification - Division of Small Business OpportunityÂ
How we promote our diverse trade members:
- Special Membership Benefits
- Weekly MWBE, DBE, SBE member spotlight - giving your company higher visibility with general contractors and subcontractors
- 2 targeted Make the Connection events per year specifically designed to support MWBE/DBE/SBE members
- A dedicated staff member helping to identify good partnerships, business opportunities, and the right people to meet
- Supplier Diversity Working Group – where diverse trade partners, GC’s, and subcontractors collaborate to build meaningful connections and help diverse trade partners win business.
- Resource lists identifying key points of contact with our general contractors (coming soon)
- Highlight outside networking event i.e.. Through DEN, DPS etc.
- Access to discounted prices for large events, educational programs, and trainings
- Higher visibility from GCs and subs looking to hire diverse companies
- Networking opportunities with 650 + companies
- Advocacy work at local, state, and national levels
Please click here for a current list of our Minority, Women, Veteran, and Small Business EnterprisesÂ