6:30 AM– 7:30 AM BALANCING ACT
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Enjoy a gentle yoga session with a nationally-recognized attorney who balances construction law, yoga and philanthropy.
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM NETWORKING BREAKFASTWITH FEATURED PRESENTATION
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This interactive session will examine informal and formal strategies for teaming to secure new projects and expand capacity.
Co-Facilitators:
Lina Telese, Partner, Zetlin & De Chiara LP; President, AREW, Association of Real Estate Women, CREW Chapter in New York
Michelle Kantor, Partner, McDonald Hopkins, LLC
Loryn P. Riggiola, Member, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
9:00AM–10:00AM SESSION 6: KEYNOTE TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATION
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Introduction:
Carla Howard, Manager, Regional Assistance Division andWomen and Girls in Transportation Initiative (WITI), Office of Small
Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Transportation
Two distinguished transportation leaders deliver a signature keynote session on transportation opportunities for minority, women-owned
and disadvantaged business enterprises.
Featured Speakers:
WarrenWhitlock
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Associate Administrator, Federal Highway Authority, US Department of Transportation
Michael J. Garner
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Chief Diversity Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
10:00AM–11:00AM SESSION 7: UNDERSTANDINGwomen-owned small businesses
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Federal Contracting Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses
The US Small Business Administration has published a final rule for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) aimed at expanding contracting
opportunities. The WOSB Federal Contract program authorizes contracting officers to set aside certain federal contracts for eligible:
WOSBs or Economically DisadvantagedWomen-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSBs).
Learn how the program works.
Presenter:
Michelle Kantor, Partner, McDonald Hopkins LLC
11:00AM–12:00PM SESSION 8: WOMEN BUILD AMERICA: THE NEWYORK MODEL AND MORE
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AdvancingWomen in Public Sector Procurement
New York State and New York City have made significant changes in the way Minority andWomen-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
participate in public sector contract opportunities. Those models provide replicable and portable solutions for you to take away to your
elected and appointed officials – all focused on how women will build America and how the landscape for procurement opportunities is
changing in the United States.
Also, several states are focusing on new supplier diversity models as a viable entry point for WBE firms to grow. Listen to an important, game
changing discussion on the growth of commodity opportunities for WBES on the Federal, State and Local levels.
Moderator:
Lee Cunningham, President, BT Metal Sales & Fabrication
Participants:
Anne Rascon, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Small Business Services
Towanda Livingston, Director, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
12:00PM– 2:00PM NETWORKING LUNCH & ELECTION OFWCOE OFFICERS
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Your action agenda for Women Build America
Join a special conversation designed to create a new action plan for Women to Build America.
Moderator:
Nancy Goshow, CEO, Goshow Architects
Panelists:
Rosana Privitera Biondo, President, Mark One Electric
Lee Cunningham, BT Metal Sales & Fabrication
Deborah Bradley, President, Deborah Bradley Construction & Management Services, Inc.
