Topic: Unlocking Opportunities: Working with the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

Description: This session provides information on the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program, focusing on key areas relevant to potential business engagement. We will examine NAICS codes associated with the types of businesses and scope areas that are anticipated for the Program in the future. Additional topics covered will include the Program’s current proposed construction sequencing, timelines, as well as an overview of construction packages and information on the contracting processes utilized by the four project owners. We will also have a few specific examples of the types of businesses that have worked on the project to date.

Speakers: Samir Randolph, Small Business Outreach Senior Manager, and Barbi Alexander, DBE and Workforce Equity Compliance Specialist

Business Excellence Sessions are a series of virtual educational workshops designed to address the unique challenges businesses face in their daily operations and their journey toward overall success. Among the most common challenges are legal, financial, and contracting obstacles. These sessions aim to provide entrepreneurs with a platform to learn, grow, and apply practical knowledge to enhance their businesses. Participants will also gain insight into other community resources and opportunities available now or in the near future. Topics can cover services, opportunities in development, or essential information small businesses need to know.