Opportunities for Small Businesses in Contracting

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation investment into the nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. Small businesses have heard that this legislation means there will be billions of dollars invested in transportation, energy, broadband, environmental mitigation and more. Attend this event to hear directly from federal and state, and local agencies as to the opportunities available. Also, network with resource organizations who can support your efforts including business development and obtaining capital.

Presentations:

• Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)- Statewide HUB Program Overview and Resources (Lauryn Ott- Marketing & Outreach Coordinator)
• TX Department of Transportation- TxDOT updates & opportunities (Michael Bryant- Director, Civil Rights Division)
• Procurement Technical Assistance Center- Capability Statement Overview & Best Practices (Tim Scarborough, Program Director)

Exhibitors: SBA, MBDA Pandemic Recovery Center, SCORE, SBDC, WBEA Women’s Business Center, GHWCC Women's Business Center, PTAC. SPD, TxDOT, HCC, City of Houston OBO, Harris County Toll Road Authority, METRO, M Surety Services, and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

This event is in collaboration with the MBDA Pandemic Recovery Center, Statewide Procurement Division and TxDOT.