Events
November 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.
- 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: Join the Dec. 4 Results and Transparency meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
DBE participation credit for suppliers/distributors/brokers: Open training session
On Jan. 1, 2025, MnDOT will start counting DBE credit per the updates to the federal regulations [49 CFR 26.55(e)]. These updates affect the regular dealer category and the new distributor category. Join a training session to learn how to calculate DBE participation credit for suppliers/distributors/brokers. Understnd the updates to the DBE special provisions. Review the revised Exhibit A form and the new USDOT regular dealer affirmation form.
- Dec. 5, 2024
- 9 - 10:30 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the Dec. 5 open training session via Microsoft Teams
DBE participation credit for suppliers/distributors/brokers: Open training session
On Jan. 1, 2025, MnDOT will start counting DBE credit per the updates to the federal regulations [49 CFR 26.55(e)]. These updates affect the regular dealer category and the new distributor category. Join a training session to learn how to calculate DBE participation credit for suppliers/distributors/brokers. Understnd the updates to the DBE special provisions. Review the revised Exhibit A form and the new USDOT regular dealer affirmation form.
- Dec. 10, 2024
- 3 - 4:30 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the Dec. 10 open training session via Microsoft Teams
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
January 2025
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.
- Jan. 14, 2024
- 10 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.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.
- Jan. 22, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
February 2025
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.
- Feb. 13, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org
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.
- Feb. 19, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Join the Feb. 19 Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Questions: 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.
- Feb. 26, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
March 2025
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.
- March 11, 2024
- 10 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.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.
- March 26, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
April 2025
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.
- April 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.
- April 23, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
May 2025
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.
- May 13, 2024
- 10 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.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 28, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
June 2025
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 12, 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 25, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
July 2025
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 8, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- 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 16, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: location to be announced, or
- Attend online: Join the July 16 Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Questions: 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 23, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
August 2025
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. 14, 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. 27, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
September 2025
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. 9, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: elizabeth.ennenga@quadecompanies.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.. 24, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
October 2025
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. 9, 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. 22, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- Contact: robbkent@comcast.net
November 2025
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. 4, 2024
- 9:30 – 11 a.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- 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. 19, 2024
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- Attend in person: location to be announced, or
- Attend online: Join the Nov. 19 Collaborative meeting via Microsoft Teams
- Questions: bbjorklund@zanassoc.com
December 2025
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. 3, 2024
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Attend online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting
- 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. 11, 2024
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Meet online: Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
- Questions: nmiller@ultcmn.org