--Lunch & Learn--

Diversity Business Enterprise Programs - Compliance, Eligibility, Certification, and Good Faith Efforts

Presented by: 

• Jennifer L. Harris, Esq. Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.: Jennifer Harris is a partner in Peckar & Abramson’s Washington, D.C. office. Her primary areas of practice are construction law, government contracts, and complex commercial litigation. 
• Abby Bello Salinas, Esq. Associate, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.: Abby is an associate in Peckar & Abramson’s Government Contracts, Construction & Infrastructure, and Corporate Compliance practices. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, she is equipped to serve clients in both English and Spanish.

Bring your bag lunch (or order in) for this insightful virtual seminar!

One of the most treacherous areas today is compliance with the MBE/WBE/DBE/SBE goals. If you fail to comply, the consequences can be severe. This seminar will review the compliance, eligibility, certification, and good faith effort requirements in relation to diversity business enterprises.

Who Should Attend: CEOs/Executives; Project Managers; Project Engineer; Superintendents; Estimating, Pre-Construction, Purchasing, Business Development, Marketing

What You'll Learn:

1. You will learn about the program requirements and compliance tips, focusing on program eligibility, certification, good faith efforts to meet subcontracting goals, the commercially useful function requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and compliance best practices;

2. You will gain valuable insight into the federal DBE Program and the Maryland Small, Minority & Women-Owned Businesses Program; 

3. You will enhance your ability to navigate these program requirements, which will enhance your ability to bid and successfully complete work.

November 12, 2024 | Noon-1:30 pm

VIRTUAL

• Member: $99/person
• Non-Member: $129/person

No refunds for no-shows or cancellations on or after noon/12:00pm on November 7, 2024. Substitutions are permitted at any time. Contact ABC Staff.