SMALL BUSINESS BRIEFING
DAY 1
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration –
12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Exhibits –
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Session –
Welcome
TxDOT: Open for Business
Overview of TxDOT and their commitment to the Business Opportunities Program
Ed Serna, Assistant Executive Director for Support Operations, Texas Department of
Transportation
Doing Business with TxDOT
Overview of TxDOT procurements, purchases and how we do business
TxDOT E-Business
How to access business information on the TxDOT website
Michael Sledge, Web Content Manager, Government and Public Affairs Division, Texas
Department of Transportation
Trans-Texas Corridor
Overview of the Trans-Texas Corridor and contracting opportunities associated with the project
State Agencies Contract Opportunities Showcase and Contract Fair
State contracting is a multi-billion dollar industry. There are a variety 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. Many 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.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Networking Reception – Atrium
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration –
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits –
8:30 a.m. – 9:20 p.m.
General Session –
Regional Economic Development Initiatives
Overview of local and regional economic development initiatives
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Break Out Sessions
Technical Assistance for Small Business Development – LOCATION
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 website as well as accounting, marketing and other business development programs,
trainings and services.
Small Business Financial Resources –
There are numerous 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 and other
industry contacts.
Small Business Certifications (On the Spot Certification Assistance) – LOCATION
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.
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Repeat Concurrent Sessions Above
12:30 p.m.
Bids Due (no bids accepted after 12:30 p.m.)
12:35 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch and Keynote Address – LOCATION
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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 – LOCATION
This session will provide information on bonding, construction lending becoming a prequalified bidder, plans on-line, marketing your business to prime contractors and more.
Professional Service Consulting Contracting – LOCATION
Information will be provided on pre-certification, developing a letter of interest, and
teaming.
State Contract for Information Technology Products & Services – LOCATION
This session will cover CISV Requirements, DIR IT Program, TxDOT IT procurement
and industry specific marketing information.
Selling Goods & Services to the State – LOCATION
Receive information on 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 and more.