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February 2026


Worksite cooperation committee meeting

The Worksite cooperation committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This committee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity and develops recommendations to ensure highway construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all.

Spark session - Don't be the breach: Everyday habits that protect data

Most security disasters do not happen because of a master hacker. They happen because of small, everyday mistakes. Focus on simple, practical habits to keep your and your employees’ data safe. Build a security mindset without slowing down your workday. Discover how to store and share data securely. Learn how to safely dispose of sensitive information. Avoid common unintentional exposures, such as sending an email to the wrong person. Adopt daily routines that reinforce a security-conscious culture. Sponsored by the MnDOT Small Business Resource Center.

March 2026


Spark session - Getting started with LCPtracker Pro: The "other" certified payroll reporting tool

Local governments often use LCPtracker Pro for their transportation construction projects. Like AASHTOWare, used by MnDOT, this tool is also for reporting certified payroll. This webinar is led by LCPtracker staff. They will show you how to use the main tools for contractors and subcontractors. Get your questions answered and learn from the questions others ask.

Spark session - AI for small businesses: The rewards, risks, and safe use

Join this webinar to learn how artificial intelligence tools can help your business. We will discuss the rewards and risks of using AI today. See how these tools can help you read blueprints, write proposals, and estimate costs. We will also talk about different AI models and how to set safe rules for your staff. Learn how to save time and use AI as a helpful tool for your team. Learn from AI professionals: Dhatri Chennavajula, Founder and CEO, and Vicki Snowden, Vice President and Partner, CDS Vision, Inc.

AASHTOWare assistance

MnDOT’s AASHTOWare expert Kirsten Reyes is available to meet one-to-one in person or online. Schedule an in-person meeting in a private office during the times listed below. If there are no meetings scheduled at least 48 hours prior to one of the dates below, that in-person session will be cancelled.

Social circle - The power of one: Succeeding without a staff

Social Circle is a monthly roundtable for business owners and entrepreneurs.  Come with ideas. Leave with inspiration. Facilitated by Shelly Binsfeld, president, Rock Leaf Water Environmental.

Spark session - Insurance made simple: What small businesses need to know

Join us to learn about the various types of insurance you need to have to work on state projects. Insurance types are: general liability, workers’ compensation, professional liability, and auto insurance. Hear true stories to learn why insurance is essential for your business. Understand why you provide “certificate of insurance.” Learn why it is important to meet state requirements for coverage. Find out how to ensure you do. Sarah Jewell, Owner and Attorney at Law from River Valley Law Firm, will present this webinar.

Business elevation workshop - Mock bid day: A hands-on estimating workshop

Learn by doing in this interactive bid workshop. Step into the role of a prime contractor. This exercise uses a previous MnDOT construction project. Estimate a contract in the morning. Work in small groups to refine your estimate. Use project plans, special provisions, and subcontractor and supplier quotes. The bid opening is midday. Learn from evaluation and discussion of major line items. Compare class bids to the actual bids received for the project. Experienced estimators will help you improve your estimating skills. Seats are limited! Reserve your spot.

Required pre-work: Watch two one-hour pre-recorded videos online. Videos cover the project's construction plans and special provisions. Vidoes provided after registration.

April 2026

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • April 8, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

AASHTOWare assistance

MnDOT’s AASHTOWare expert Kirsten Reyes is available to meet one-to-one in person or online. Schedule an in-person meeting in a private office during the times listed below. If there are no meetings scheduled at least 48 hours prior to one of the dates below, that in-person session will be cancelled.

Social circle - Money talks: Peer insights on business funding

Social Circle is a monthly roundtable for business owners and entrepreneurs.  Come with ideas. Leave with inspiration. Facilitated by Shelly Binsfeld, president, Rock Leaf Water Environmental.

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

The Worksite cooperation committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This committee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity and develops recommendations to ensure highway construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all.


May 2026


AASHTOWare assistance

MnDOT’s AASHTOWare expert Kirsten Reyes is available to meet one-to-one in person or online. Schedule an in-person meeting in a private office during the times listed below. If there are no meetings scheduled at least 48 hours prior to one of the dates below, that in-person session will be cancelled.

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • May 20, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

June 2026

AASHTOWare assistance

MnDOT’s AASHTOWare expert Kirsten Reyes is available to meet one-to-one in person or online. Schedule an in-person meeting in a private office during the times listed below. If there are no meetings scheduled at least 48 hours prior to one of the dates below, that in-person session will be cancelled.

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

The Worksite cooperation committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This committee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity and develops recommendations to ensure highway construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all.

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • June 17, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

July 2026


Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • July 22, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

August 2026

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

The Worksite cooperation committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This committee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity and develops recommendations to ensure highway construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all.

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Aug. 26, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

September 2026


Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Sept. 16, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

October 2026

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

The Worksite cooperation committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This committee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity and develops recommendations to ensure highway construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all.

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Oct. 21, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

November 2026


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December 2026

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Dec. 9, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

The Worksite cooperation committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This committee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity and develops recommendations to ensure highway construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all.