[Updated September 28, 2010]
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Exhibit Set-Up / Registration and Exhibits |
| 8:00 a.m. | General Session: TxDOT Open For Business Introduction/Welcome/TxDOT Is Open For Business! TxDOT E-Business How to access business information on the TxDOT Website. State Agencies Contract Opportunities Showcase State contracting is a multi-billion dollar industry. There are several types of contracts available for all types of businesses. In addition to small spot purchases, agencies also procure several large contracts a year that require multiple contractors. Several state agencies will be on hand at this session to talk about upcoming contract opportunities and to discuss how small and minority businesses can participate. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon | Specialized Industry Sessions These sessions are designed to provide in-depth industry information on how to become qualified to bid or propose on contracts, industry requirements to work on contracts, resources to assist with finding industry opportunities as well as information on how to market your business in a specific industry and with TxDOT. Construction/Maintenance Contracting – Special Session Minority & Small Business Construction Stimulus Update Becoming a Pre-Qualified Bidder, DBE Certification, Plans On-Line, Marketing your business to Prime Contractors, Bonding & more Professional Service Consulting Contracting Pre-Certification, Developing a Letter of Interest, Teaming State Contract for Information Technology Products & Services DIR IT Program, TxDOT IT Procurement and industry specific marketing information Selling Goods & Services to the State Registering your business as a State of Texas vendor on the Central Masters Bidders List, understanding State Procurement, and how to research contract opportunities on the Electronic State Business Daily System & more |
| 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. | Luncheon/Networking Buffet |
| 2:00 p.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions Technical Assistance for Small Business Development There are various federal, state and local programs that provide business development assistance and training to small and minority owned businesses. Several agencies and organizations will provide information on technical and business development programs that can develop and grow your business such as developing a business plan or a web-site as well as accounting, marketing and other business development programs, trainings and services. Small Business Financial Resources There are several alternatives and resources to meet the financial demands of being a small and minority owned business. Several organizations will discuss lending programs and other financial options to help your business. Marketing Your Business to the State This workshop will provide you with the information and resources to effectively market your business by providing procurement research data, industry resource information as well as strategies and tips to market your business effectively to the State. Small Business Certifications There are several federal, state and local certification programs. This session will provide information that will assist you in determining which certification is best for your business, will provide in-depth instructions on requirements and information you will need to become certified and provide one on one certification assistance from federal, state and local certification agencies. |
| 3:15 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 p.m. | Repeat Concurrent Sessions Above |
| 4:30 p.m. | Contract Opportunities Fair and Exhibits Close |
| 4:45 p.m. | Networking Reception/Closing of Conference |
