DOT Gulf Region Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Small Business Contracting Symposium

8:00AM – 8:30AM Registration & Networking

8:30AM – 9:50AM Opening Session

Welcome Remarks

  • Tony Arps, Project Director, U.S. DOT Gulf Region SBTRC
  • Marvin Jackson, President, North Texas Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)

Greetings

  • Rick Ortiz, President, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Leonardo San Roman, Acting Director, U.S. DOT OSDBU
  • Ted James, Region VI Administrator, SBA
  • TBD, MBDA
  • Nadine Lee, President & Chief Executive Officer, DART

DOT Panel Discussion

9:50AM – 10:00AM Transition to Morning Breakout Sessions

10:00AM – 10:50AM Morning Breakout Sessions (Concurrent Sessions)

Session 1: Highway Panel

In this breakout session, information will be provided about the technical assistance offered by state DOTs, along with how Federal transportation funds are awarded to state, county, municipal and other public entities to fund infrastructure projects.

MODERATOR: Renee Watson, Director Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO), Bexar County

PANELISTS:

  • Edward Ofori, Texas Deputy Division Administrator, FHWA
  • Paula Merrick Roddy, Compliance Programs Director, LADOT
  • Jennifer Hankins, Director OCR ODOT (Invited)

Session 2: Aviation Panel

Learn how to do business with airports and also learn strategies about business development.  In addition, workplace safety and security protocols at airports will be highlighted.  Attendees will learn of funding for infrastructure projects provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

MODERATOR: TBD

PANELISTS:

  • Jeri Byrd, Small Business Advocate, FAA
  • Ron Duncan, Assistant Vice President, Procurement & Materials     Management, DFW Airport
  • Patrick Carreno, Interim Director of Aviation, Dallas Love Field (invited)
  • New Orleans Airport (TBD)
  • Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport

Session 3: Transit Panel

Learn how to do business with transit authorities and also learn strategies about business development.  In addition, workplace safety and security protocols on rail lines will be highlighted.  Attendees will learn of funding for infrastructure projects provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

MODERATOR: TBD

PANELISTS:

  • Gail Lyssy, Region VI Administrator, FTA
  • Brad Cummins, Executive Vice President, DART

10:50AM – 11:00AM Transition to Panel Discussion

11:00AM – 11:50AM Panel Discussion

Access to Capital

Learn how the SBA’s Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) lends low-cost, government-backed capital to private equity funds to invest in U.S. small businesses.  Financial industry professionals will also provide information on securing a business loan through various financial instruments.

MODERATOR: Samuel J. Boyd Jr., Director – Access to Capital Initiative, DOT-OSDBU

PANELISTS:

  • Equity Investor (Presenter TBD)
  • Herbert Austin, District Director, SBA Dallas District Office
  • Everett Sands, CEO, Lendistry

11:50AM – 12:00PM Transition to Lunch

12:00PM – 12:50PM Lunch

(Lunch secured by the Gulf SBTRC and sponsored by COMTO)

SPEAKERS:

  • Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, U.S. DOT (Invited)
  • Khaled Naja, Executive Vice President Infrastructure & Development, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

1:00PM – 1:10PM Transition to Afternoon Breakout Sessions

1:10PM – 2:00PM Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Concurrent Sessions)

Electric/Autonomous Vehicles

This breakout session will provide information on how various states are using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to install electric vehicle charging stations along the roadways.

Michael Chamberlain, Director of Data Management, TxDOT

Minority Business Development Agency

This breakout session will provide an overview of the industry-focused services the MBDA provides to MBE businesses, which provides MBEs greater access to capital, contracts, and markets.

Raymond Cervantes, Director, Dallas MBDA

Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI)

Learn how CDFIs play an important role in generating economic growth and opportunity for small businesses through their numerous financial services (loans).  Also learn CDFIs’ role in generating economic growth in some of our nation’s most distressed communities.

Christina Brooks, Chief Equity Officer and Director of the Diversity of the Diversity & Inclusion, City of Fort Worth

2:00PM – 2:10PM Transition to Panel Discussion

2:10PM – 3:00PM Panel Discussion

Marketing to Prime Contractors

Learn how to pursue, bid, and win procurement opportunities with large prime contractors.  Attendees will receive information regarding how funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are flowing to infrastructure projects.

MODERATOR:Marvin Jackson, President, North Texas Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)

PANELISTS:

  • Mat Smyth, Estimate, Archer Western
  • Mike Landrum, Chief Estimator, Austin Bridge & Road
  • Adrienne Williams, Regional Director of Diversity, McCarthy Construction
  • Kelli Kelly, Director of Business Development & Strategy, Kiewit

3:00PM – 4:00PM Exhibitor Expo

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Date

Mar 08 2023
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Location

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 76039

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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Phone
855-368-4200
Website
https://www.transportation.gov/
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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