2024 TDOT DBE Small Business Annual Meeting

The Premier Conference for Small Businesses in the Transportation Construction Industry. 

The DBE Small Business Annual Meeting, presented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division, brings together the transportation construction industry’s best experts to help DBE attendees to best compete on a level playing field. Remember Small Businesses are the economic engine of Tennessee. 

The Annual Meeting is a platform whereby small business owners and their key managers can enhance and develop their company’s strengths to meet the challenges of new opportunities in Tennessee. The theme of this year’s meeting is Are You Contract Ready: Build With Us: TDOT’s $15 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan.

Come hear construction and engineering industry leaders in Tennessee discuss the unique features of the state of Tennessee’s $15 Billion 10-Year Build With Us Transportation Modernization Program. The one-day event will include keynotes, panel discussions, breakout sessions featuring TDOT Managers, and networking opportunities.

This event is open to all businesses; small or large, architect-engineering firms, subcontractors, prime/general contractors, small businesses, minority and women-owned businesses, construction industry suppliers/vendors, local, state and federal procurement specialists, small business advocates and state DOT Supportive Services Providers - are all welcome. 

TDOT DBE Small Business Annual Meeting is where you will meet face-to-face with key industry leaders with the power to make decisions and the power to buy.

Build Your Network. Establish partnerships with leaders in Tennessee’s transportation construction industry in an intimate and productive setting. 

Plenty of networking time. Find Solutions: Sessions and company presentations will demonstrate how they can enhance your business performance and project outcomes. 

Improve Your Business. In today’s world it is more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve and utilize the latest technologies and processes for your business. 

Attire for the Annual Meeting will be business casual.  If you have any questions regarding the meeting or other DBE Program information please feel free to contact us.  Don't forget to include contact information in e-mail.

For more information, please contact TDOT DBE Supportive Service Program Manager, Victor Tyler at 1-888-385-9022 or dbe_supportive_services@tyler-engineers.com.