Events
October 2023
DBE Business Academy program preview
Attend this preview of MnDOT’s DBE Academy, a free series of classes in business development. The DBE Business Academy is designed for DBE, TGB and Veteran-owned businesses. Hear from instructors who are small business experts. Learn how the DBE Business Academy can benefit your business. The DBE Academy classes are offered November through April.
- Oct. 18, 2023
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
- Attend online: link will be provided closer to the event
- Questions: Shannel Baker at sbaker@imoconsultinggroup.com, 952-446-7898
November 2023
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- Nov. 15, 2023
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person at Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis
- Attend online: Join the Nov. 15 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Questions: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
December 2023
There are no events scheduled yet for this month.
January 2024
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- Jan. 17, 2023
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: location to be announced
- Attend online: link will be provided closer to the event
- Questions: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
February 2024
There are no events scheduled yet for this month.
March 2024
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- March 20, 2023
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: location to be announced
- Attend online: link will be provided closer to the event
- Questions: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com