Bridging the Gap In DEI

Introduction to New Marketing Strategies

This one-hour virtual course provides a high-level overview of marketing fundamentals. Participants will explore key concepts such as brand building, market segmentation, and customer engagement, learning how top brands craft compelling narratives and drive customer loyalty.

Estimating Essentials from Scope to Submission

This webinar will provide an introductory yet comprehensive guide to the estimating process, focusing on crucial topics that help subcontractors improve their bidding accuracy and competitiveness. It will cover various types of contracts and the importance of understanding each, interaction with general contractors including meeting prequalification requirements, and resources for RFPs and navigating Building Connected. Additionally, the webinar will address the appropriate level of detail in subcontractor proposals, how to manage exclusions and qualifications with precision, and the handling of alternates and substitutions. By participating, attendees will gain practical insights and strategies to refine their estimating practices, build stronger proposals, and enhance their chances of winning bids.

MTA DBE Certification Program

The DBE Certification Workshop was created to assist small business owners in determining their eligibility for the DBE program. Gain valuable insights into eligibility requirements, how social and economic disadvantage is determined, personal net worth, SBA small business size standards, and ownership and control in accordance with federal regulations found in 49 C.F.R. Part 26. Eligible business owners will also learn how to certify their business with the MTA in less than 90 days.