CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TOPICS

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Presenter:  Victor C. Tyler, P.C., MASCE, NSPE, Tyler Construction Engineers, P.C.

 This course will provide attendees with an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of estimating and bidding, on DOT and Public Works Infrastructure type construction. Work scopes covered may include but are not limited to: Trucking /Hauling, Silt Fence, Concrete Flat Work, Placing Aggregate Base, Clearing & Grubbing, Topsoil Placement, Erosion Control Matting, and Small Drainage Structures. 

Memphis May 31, 2023, 

9:00 am- 4:00 pm CT

The MMBC Continuum

200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 1000

Memphis, TN 38103

MEMPHIS REGISTRATION LINK

 The 2023 TDOT DBE Small Business Annual Meeting is a platform whereby small business owners and 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 Growing your Business in the Public Infrastructure Market.   

Presenter:  Ashley N. Gold, 

Schulman, LeRoy & Bennett, PC 

 The average small to medium sized business does not have General Counsel on staff, and many do not have an attorney on retainer.  If this describes you and your business, this session is for you.  

We are going to talk about contract terms you should understand, checking in on your business structure, your employees, cyber insurance and succession planning.  

This session best described as “Legal Spring Cleaning for Your Business” will give you an opportunity to take stock of your current practices and review areas of your business that may need an update.  

Presenters:

Tanisha J. Hall, AICP, TDM-CP

Fairpointe Planning, CEO

DBE Supportive Services Outreach Leader

Denise Richardson

Director of Procurement and Business Diversity

WeGo Public Transit

Are you DBE certified and wondering what to do with your certification? Are you using the NAICS codes that make sense for the work you can do? Obtaining your DBE certification is a great way to grow your business and increase your access to contract opportunities, but getting DBE certified is only the first step in your process to be eligible to win work. Join Denise and Tanisha as they talk about ways you can leverage your certification and your NAICS codes to better position your business for future opportunities.

Presenter: Byron Hall, 

IT Infrastructure Consultant

Are we apathetic to the security that is around us? Do we automatically click “Accept” to all the “terms” as we make our way through our digital day? What I propose is a change. A change to your mindset and some helpful practices to assist in your security journey.

We will cover scenarios that we most likely encounter on a daily basis and work through the thought process of how to deal with them. We will also cover some simple rules and tools that can help a small business approach a more secure posture. When we change our mindset and our habits, we can position ourselves for better outcomes.

Presenter: Teresa C. Daniel, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resource Consultant 

Explore, learn, and dialogue why it is important now more than ever to ensure your business is committed to building an ethical culture to promote integrity, gain trust and engage your employees.  

· What Does an Ethical Culture Look Like for Your Business?

· Does it Really Help My Business Bottom Line? 

· Why Should it Matter to My Business? 

Good ethics is good business. As the owner you are able to make a difference in the lives of your employees. Without integrity, you can’t make that difference. Consider this your annual ethics training that helps you maintain your integrity.