Eight certified small businesses earn certificates in Financial and Small Business Management!

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Eight certified small businesses earn certificates in Financial and Small Business Management!

MnDOT Office of Civil Rights, in partnership with South Central College, recently wrapped up a series of business skills courses for certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. An average of 18 participants attended each of the fourteen classes. Participants who complete a designated curriculum earn certificates in Small Business Management or Financial Management. Nine individuals representing eight firms certified as DBEs earned certificates in both Financial and Small Business Management. The DBE firms with owners receiving certificates were:

  • On Call Pavement Sweeping
  • Hanson Custom Crushing
  • NU Century Painting, LLC
  • Prime Focus, LLC
  • SKK Architects
  • Tarraf Roll Off Services, Inc.
  • Brown Consulting
  • Fondungallah & Kigham, LLP

These courses are an opportunity for owners of certified small businesses to receive valuable knowledge, training, and practical advice about how to manage their business and finances. Classes focused on subjects such as:

  • Accounting and Quickbooks
  • Human Resource Essentials
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Legal Considerations in Bidding
  • Project Management
  • Partnering

      For more information

      MnDOT Office of Civil Rights plans to offer the Business Skills course series again this fall. See our events calendar for details about upcoming opportunities or visit our website to learn about programs and services or sign up for email updates.

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