DBE Summit Agenda

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters, West Atrium

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590

U.S. DOT DBE Summit

Access to Opportunity for the DBE/Small Business Community

October 26, 2016

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration/Meet Greet

9:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks & Program Introduction

Anthony R. Foxx, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

U.S. DOT DBE/Small Business Programs Updates

Moderator: Leslie M. Proll, Director, U.S. DOT Departmental Office of Civil Rights

Panelists:

Irene Rico, FHWA Acting Associate Administrator for Civil Rights;

Torre J. Jessup, Director, U.S. DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization;

Sheryl Williams, Executive Advisor, U.S. DOT Departmental Office of Civil Rights;

Wilbur Barham, Deputy Director National Policy and Compliance, FAA Office of Civil Rights; and

Kimberly Mason-Brown, Deputy Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Civil Rights

10:30 a.m. Making It Count – Partners in Excellence

Best practices for running a successful DBE business and working with State DOTs

Panelists:

Prime Contractor: Mr. Wesley Stith, Clark Construction;

Prime Concessionaire: Mr. Ron Gomes, Vice President, Strategic Alliances, HMSHost;

State DOT: Tyra L Redus, Esq., Equity and Inclusion Officer, District Department of Transportation; and

DBE: Ms. Iberia Miles, Vice President, TreKnot Organization, LLC

11:30-12:30 p.m. LUNCH

12:30 p.m. Expanding the Possibilities – Technical Assistance Sessions

These workshops are designed to help you run your business well whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for a few years.

• Obtaining and Retaining Your DBE Certification

Tips for effectively navigating DBE certification process, maintaining certification, working in multiple states, and understanding joint venture and mentor-protégé arrangements that impact your certification.

Panelists:

Marc Pentino, Team Lead, DBE Division, U.S. DOT

Departmental Office of Civil Rights;

Sam Brooks, DBE Appeal Team Advisor, DBE Division, U.S. DOT

Departmental Office of Civil Rights; and

Lakwame Anyane-Yeboa, Equal Opportunity Specialist, DBE Division, U.S. DOT Departmental Office of Civil Rights

• Winning Contracts: Fundamentals

Best practices for winning the bid to work with a prime contractor and public agencies.

Panelists:

Small Business Administration: Seán Crean, Director, Office of Government Contracting;

USDOT: DeVera Redmond, Manager, Procurement Assistance Division, U.S. DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization; and

SBTRC: Small Business Transportation Resource Center, U.S. DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

DC DOT: (Invited)

• Alaska Native Corporations

New guidance pertaining to certification of Alaska Native Corporations.

Panelists:

Kenneth Martin, U.S. DOT Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs;

Michael Harkins, U.S. DOT Deputy Assistant General Counsel for General Law; and

Sharice Davids, White House Fellow, U.S. DOT

• Ask the DOT DBE & Prime Contractor Networking

One-on-one consulting sessions with FAA, FHWA and FTA DBE and Small Business Office representatives. Open networking between small businesses and prime contractors.

1:30 p.m. SMALL BUSINESS ESSENTIALS

• Using Title VI to Protect Against Discrimination in Contracting

Panelists:

Leslie M. Proll, Director, U.S. DOT Departmental Office of Civil Rights;

Martha Kenley, FHWA National DBE Program Manager;

Wilbur Barham, Deputy Director National Policy and Compliance, FAA Office of Civil Rights; and

Representative from Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce (Invited)

• DOT Contractor Development Resources

How to leverage available DOT financial resources

Panelists:

SBTRC: Small Business Transportation Resource Center, U.S. DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization;

SFAA: JoAnn Brooks, Vice President & Counsel, Surety and Fidelity Association of America;

DBE Supportive Services: Tracy Duval, Program Analyst, DBE & Contractor Compliance Team, FHWA, U.S. DOT; and

MBDA: Nicholas Perkins, Business Development Specialist – Access to Capital Team, Office of Business Development, Minority Business Development Agency

Emerging Issues in Certification

Panelists:

Marc Pentino, Team Lead, DBE Division, U.S. DOT

Departmental Office of Civil Rights;

Sam Brooks, DBE Appeal Team Advisor, DBE Division, U.S. DOT

Departmental Office of Civil Rights; and

Lakwame Anyane-Yeboa, Equal Opportunity Specialist, DBE Division, U.S. DOT Departmental Office of Civil Rights

2:30 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS

Stephanie Jones, U.S. Department of Transportation Senior Counselor to the Secretary and Chief Opportunities Officer

2:45 p.m. Ask the DOT DBE & Prime Contractor Networking

One-on-one consulting sessions with FAA, FHWA and FTA DBE and Small Business Office representatives. Open networking between small businesses and prime contractors

4:00 p.m. SUMMIT CONCLUDES