Scholarship opportunities available for small business training

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Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Hello,  

The ODOT Office of Equity and Civil Rights is sponsoring the following upcoming events and have scholarships available for Small Businesses to apply.  

Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast - Salem - Friday, September 13, 2024, 8 am - 4 pm. Event includes breakfast, keynote speech, presentations and after lunch a full summit. 

BDI Business Diversity Week - Day 1: Education Portland - Tuesday September 17, 8 am - 4 pm. Event features cutting edge educational workshops for both small business owners and diversity practitioners. 

BDI Business Diversity Week - Day 2: Awards Dinner– Portland - Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 5 pm - 9 pm. Event features industry awards gala, keynote speakers and dinner. 

We invite you to apply for these events! 

Please follow this link submit your application. Limited scholarships are available.  

RSVP Details  

Sponsored tickets available for certified DBE and ESBs only. 

Contact the Office of Equity and Civil Rights at: OCRPrograms@odot.oregon.gov  

You can see the full list of upcoming events on our website here.  

Meeting with small businesses

OECR Representative Omar Alvarado (left) meets with a small business owner at a recent event.