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Caltrans representatives reached out to small, disabled-veteran and disadvantaged businesses at the Fresno Convention Center last month.
By the Office of Civil Rights
Small, disabled-veteran and disadvantaged businesses flocked to the 5th Annual Caltrans DBE-SB Summit, held March 4 at the Fresno Convention Center.
The event connected small businesses with resources and offered invaluable networking opportunities with prime contractors and state and local government buyers. Attendees learned about a wealth of exciting procurement and contracting opportunities available through state and local agencies.
Featured speakers included California Transportation Agency (CalSTA) Secretary Toks Omishakin, Caltrans Director Dinal El-Tawansy, California High-Speed Rail Authority Chief Executive Officer Ian Choudri, Caltrans Office of Civil Rights Deputy Director David DeLuz, Caltrans District 6 Director Michael Navarro and Fresno Mayor Jerry Dryer.