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DBE Supportive Services is proud to announce the upcoming event hosted by the WV DOT and the FHWA.  The Business Opportunity Development Program will be held on  February 7th, 2012 in Charleston, WV.  The event will take place at the Charleston Conference Center Hotel (400 Second Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303).  This is an all-day event, beginning at 7:30am, ending around 4pm.  Lunch will be provided.  Participation is strongly encouraged.  All activities and registration are FREE.  This is an opportunity for DBEs to network with federal and state representatives, general contractors, and other business owners.  This is also a time to gather more information about the future of the industry and important changes that may affect you in the new year.  Topics of discussion include:

· Types of Work

· Bidding, Preparing a Quote

· Accounting/Bookkeeping/Quickbooks Training

· Business Opportunities

· Prompt Payment

· Loans

· Safety

· New Regulations

· Developing relationships with Prime Contractors, DOT, and WV government agencies

· Joint Venture/Project Collaboration/Project Partnering

· Understanding Contracts

· Certified Payroll (Payroll vs. Sub Contract Agreement)

· Labor Issues

· Wage Bonds

· Additional work/resources from other state agencies

CLICK HERE TO DIRECTLY REGISTER FOR THE DBE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM