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Office of Civil Rights News

Invitation for input – MnDOT programs supporting small businesses

Your input matters! MnDOT is reaching out to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), prime contractors and others who work with – or want to work with – MnDOT.

Needs assessment survey

MnDOT has contracted with SDK Strategic Services to conduct a needs assessment. This survey will help us better understand your experiences with MnDOT supportive services and training programs. Whether you are a small business owner or a large contractor supporting construction projects, we want to hear from you.

For more information about this survey

If you have any questions about the needs assessment or if you need help to participate in the survey or focus groups, contact SDK Strategic Services.

The survey is also available in several languages, linked below, and translation is available for all focus groups.

• Para acceder a la encuesta en Espanol, haga clic aqui:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MnDOTSpCompaniesSurvey
• Si aad u hesho sahanka af-soomaaliga, guji halkan:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MnDoTSoCompaniesSurvey
• Mus saib tau daim ntawv ntsuam xyuas hauv hmong, click here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MnDOTHmCompaniesSurvey

Save the date – DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting

Join the DBE and Workforce Collaborative at the south metro location of the MnDOT Small Business Resource Center. Attend in person or virtually.

• July 16, 2025
• 9 - 11 a.m.: Meeting
• 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast and networking
• Attend in person: MnDOT Small Business Resource Center - south metro location, within PE Services, 2930 Waters Road #230, Eagan MN 55121
• Attend online: Join the Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Questions: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com

For more information about the Collaborative

Learn more about the DBE and Workforce Collaborative - visit www.mndot.gov/civilrights/collaborative-committees.html 

MnDOT Small Business Resource Center -
north and south metro locations

MnDOT Office of Civil Rights has partnered with DRB Consulting, Professional Engineering Services, and Rock Leaf Water Environmental to offer a Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) for certified small businesses seeking to work on MnDOT projects.  The resource center will offer:

• Personalized business support
• Skill-building in-person workshops
• Small business certification help
• Coworking space and meeting rooms
• Networking opportunities with MnDOT and other contractors
• Events tailored to small business growth goals

Whether you’re an experienced business or just getting started, the MnDOT SBRC team is ready to meet you where you are and help you move forward. 

For more information about the MnDOT SBRC

For more information about the MnDOT Small Business Resource Center, hours, and locations, please visit www.mndot.gov/civilrights/small-business-resource-center.html

If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format please contact Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 (711 or 1-800-627-3529 for MN Relay). If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate, please email your request to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us.