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Events



December 2024


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.

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.

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

Leadership committee meeting

The leadership committee is a subcommittee of the Collaborative that establishes agendas for Collaborative meetings, makes recommendations to the full Collaborative, and provides oversight and direction to the subcommittees.


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.

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.

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.

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.

Leadership committee meeting

The leadership committee is a subcommittee of the Collaborative that establishes agendas for Collaborative meetings, makes recommendations to the full Collaborative, and provides oversight and direction to the subcommittees.

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.

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.

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.

Leadership committee meeting

The leadership committee is a subcommittee of the Collaborative that establishes agendas for Collaborative meetings, makes recommendations to the full Collaborative, and provides oversight and direction to the subcommittees.

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.

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.

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