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May 2024
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- May 15, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: CareerForce, 540 Fairview Ave. N, Suite 103, St. Paul
- Attend online: Join the May 15 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
Networking event for professional/technical firms
Meet large and small contractors, members of MEDA, AWC, NAWIC and NAMC and hear from MnDOT and DBE panelists. We’ll have food, free parking, and an opportunity to find new friends and potential partners.
- May 20, 2024
- 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Attend in person in Shoreview
- Register for Networking event for professional/technical firms
- Contact: Ann.Johnson@peservices.com
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- May 22, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend the May 22 Results and Transparency meeting online via Teams
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
June 2024
Networking event for southern Minnesota large contractors and subcontractors
Meet large and small contractors, members of MEDA, AWC, NAWIC and NAMC and hear from MnDOT and DBE panelists. We’ll have food, free parking, and an opportunity to find new friends and potential partners.
- June 3, 2024
- 12:30 – 4 p.m.
- Attend in person in Rochester
- Register for Networking event for southern Minnesota large contractors and subcontractors
- Contact: Ann.Johnson@peservices.com
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- June 13, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- June 26, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
Youth Outreach Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies recruitment strategies and educational opportunities. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- June 27, 2024
- 9 – 10 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
July 2024
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Committee meeting
The DBE committee identifies issues and recommendations related to building capacity, utilization, and sustainability of DBE firms. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- July 9, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the July 9 DBE Committee meeting online via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.com
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- July 17, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis
- Attend online: Join the July 17 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- July 24, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
August 2024
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Aug. 8, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Aug. 28, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
September 2024
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Committee meeting
The DBE committee identifies issues and recommendations related to building capacity, utilization, and sustainability of DBE firms. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Sept. 10, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the Sept. 10 DBE Committee meeting online via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.com
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- Sept. 18, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: CareerForce, 540 Fairview Ave. N, Suite 103, St. Paul
- Attend online: Join the Sept. 18 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Contact:: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Sept. 25, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
October 2024
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Oct. 10, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Oct. 23, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
November 2024
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Committee meeting
The DBE committee identifies issues and recommendations related to building capacity, utilization, and sustainability of DBE firms. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Nov. 12, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the Nov. 12 DBE Committee meeting online via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.com
Full DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group of stakeholders from various industry groups interested in DBE and workforce diversity. The Collaborative’s goal is to increase the diversity of firms and people of color and women participation in the construction industry to reflect the demographics of the State of Minnesota by: Building the future workforce, expanding existing business and workforce skills, ensuring transparency, and connecting people and firms with each other. It is an open group that welcomes the participation of all who support the goal. Any organization or individual committed to the goal may participate by attending a Collaborative meeting.
- Nov. 20, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis
- Attend online: Join the Nov. 20 Full Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Questions: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
December 2024
Results and Transparency Committee meeting
The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Dec. 4, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
Worksite Cooperation Committee meeting
This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.
- Dec. 12, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org