On behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), we would like to invite you to participate in our Connections Marketplace. In honor of Women's History Month, during this Teaming Talks session you will be hearing from National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) on how to strategically leverage your small business in the area of construction for federal contracting.

NABWIC is an organization whose mission is to address the unique challenges of black women in the construction industry, as well as to champion and empower black women in construction and related industries to reach their full potential as entrepreneurs, small business owners, government professionals and industry leadership. They work with WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOB, SDB, DBE, and 8(a) certified companies. NABWIC members have an opportunity to expand personal and business networks, maintain awareness of industry developments, improve skills and knowledge, and make a contribution to other women in the construction industry. They also work with Federal Agencies, Prime Contractors, and Industry Professionals to provide assistance to the small business community.

Attendees will be able to:

• Increase knowledge of teaming with NABWIC

• Learn about how small businesses are currently contracting with the federal government and state government on construction opportunities 

• Gain insight into how to effectively maximize construction projects with NABWIC

• Find out how to become an effective teaming partner.

Please refer to the link below for more information and registration.