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Issue 15

Fall 2010

eNews

Contents

	Message from the KY DBE Program Manager
	Small Business Mentoring Programs
	Developing Referral Business
	Steps to Government Contracting
	Push for Transportation Funding

Update: Small

Business Jobs Act

Quick Links

Bridges Project Manager

The Ohio River Bridges Project Website

KY DBE Scholarships

KY DBE Business Assessment

KYTC - Office for Civil Rights & Small Business Development

Federal Highway Administration

US DOT Office of Small Disadvantaged Business

KY eProcurement

FED BIZ OPS

KY Small Business Connections

SBA Government Contracting and Business Development

Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

KY DBE Uniform Certification Application

DBE eNewsletter Archive

The Kentucky Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)eNewsletter, published quarterly, is designed to deliver valuable information and insights on the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project (LSIORBP) to its varied team of managers, coordinators, contractors, suppliers and the community at large.

From the KY DBE Program Manager...

Since September 2003, the Ohio River Bridges Project's scope of work has been established and the KY DBE Program's mission continues to be executed by our team. The Program's commitment to help the Project exceed goals for disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned business participation is accomplished in many ways.

We work diligently to help organizations certified by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) as certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) develop new skills and become more competitive. We have worked with KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration to provide scholarships to certified KY DBEs for comprehensive strategic planning programs that assist with long-term sustainability.

We work one-on-one with organizations seeking KY DBE certification by identifying eligibility criteria and assisting them with resources and documentation. We also work with other service providers and agencies to provide no-cost/low-cost support services.

Our region is rich with minority- and women-owned businesses that may have opportunities on the Bridges Project, but have yet to research the opportunities and/or consider DBE certification.

This is why the work of the Ohio River Bridges KY DBE Program Manager occurs long before signs of major construction are evident. Small businesses in our region need the time and resources to prepare for work on what is currently one of the largest transportation project in the United States.

Sincerely,

Tierra,
Tierra Kavanaugh Turner

KY DBE Program Manager

Small Business Mentoring - Guidance from Experts

"A mentor is someone who has been there before. They are experienced, successful, have seen the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and can provide advice and guidance - for no real personal gain."

Developing Referral Business
Leaving No Stone Unturned

"Finding the right fit is important. A good place to start is joining business associations in your community or industry and/or volunteering for a charitable organization."

Important Steps to Government Contracting
Setting in place a strategy and preparation are crucial

The U.S. government is this country's largest consumer. Understanding what you have to sell, your core competencies and to whom you want to sell is crucial before spending valuable time pursuing business with the government.

Administration's Push for Transportation Spending

Government Procurement Resources

"Now that the Obama administration has declared the transportation bill a priority, it is important for advocates for a new, properly funded transportation program should contact their congressional representative to communicate their support."

Business Update: Small Business Jobs Act

President Obama announced the details of the Small Business Jobs Act on Monday, September 27, 2010. Read more about the eight new tax cuts that immediately go into effect.