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Check out these free training opportunities for certified small businesses. Develop skills and expertise needed to be successful and win MnDOT work.
DBE Business Academy: 201 Bid preparation
Prepare for bidding MnDOT work. In this intermediate-level class, we cover all bid documents, bidding strategies and the effects of economic factors. We explain the differences between bidding on horizontal and vertical construction.
DBE Business Academy: 301 Responding to a request for proposal
Learn how to successfully respond to requests for proposals (RFPs) and the importance of reviewing all material. Special emphasis is placed on organizing the response around a clearly identified theme to create a standout brand. Discuss the importance of brevity, focus and framing your own credentials in terms of benefits to the client.
DBE Business Academy: 208 Integrating marketing strategies
Focus on types of marketing strategies and how to integrate them. Discuss and prepare a marketing plan and learn the value of using multiple strategies.
OSHA 30 certification for construction
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other safety regulations impact your worker responsibilities, day-to-day operations, and business development.
DBE Business Academy: 205 Accounting with QuickBooks
Gain a basic understanding of QuickBooks. Learn how to conduct sales, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
First Aid|CPR|AED certifications training
Learn first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including how to use an automated external defibrillator. Our instructor is certified by the American Heart Association and will emphasize topics relevant to hazards on highway construction sites.
DBE Business Academy: 207 Contract protection
Focus on laws that affect the construction business and how to reduce business liabilities. Gain an understanding of business law, change orders, subcontracts liability, bonds and more.
Looking ahead to March
DBE Business Academy: 206 Cash flow and workflow forecast
Examine cash flow forecasting and develop required tools to understand workflows and critical paths. Look at various business situations and understand the need to assess both human and asset capital capabilities.
DBE Business Academy: 202 Preparing the tools
Learn from MnDOT experts as they discuss useful tools and valuable lessons. Topics include alternative MnDOT contracting methods, small business contracting opportunities, prevailing wage, bid opportunities and how to do business with MnDOT.
Discover more classes at www.mndot.gov/civilrights/dbe-business-academy.html
More ways MnDOT helps certified small businesses:
One-on-one business assistance
Get free tailored support to meet the challenges of your certified small business. Meet with a consultant one-on-one. Attend small group seminars and work sessions led by business experts. To request one-on-one business assistance, contact Stacia Rice at IMO Consulting Group.
Micro Grants
Receive up to $3,500 of financial assistance to increase your business capacity and eligibility to work on MnDOT contracts. Funding is provided through reimbursement of preapproved expenses. Available through April 30, 2024 or until funding is exhausted. Learn more at https://www.dot.state.mn.us/civilrights/micro-grant.html
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