\n \n Doing business with the City of Phoenix and the Arizona Department of \n Transportation can be a complex and daunting affair without proper \n guidance and direction. Tony Hatcher and Melissa Boyles will give a \n brief overview of the procedures and requirements for bidding for \n business. Come learn how to navigate the process to get a chance at the \n millions of dollars in contracts these programs offer.
\n Speakers: Melissa Boyles\, Arizona Department of Transportation \n and
\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \n Tony Hatcher\, City of Phoenix
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\n \n Melissa Boyles has with over 15 years of experience in regulatory \n compliance\, contract management\, procurement\, and project management. As \n the DBE Supportive Services Manager at Arizona Department of \n Transportation\, she is responsible for managing the DBE Supportive \n Services Department which includes providing one-on-one assistance for \n small\, women\, and minority owned businesses as well as federal \n contractors and public owners.
\n \n Tony Hatcher has been with the City of Phoenix for fifteen years as the \n Minority\, Women and Small Business Enterprise (M/W/SBE) Procurement \n Manager for the Finance Department Purchasing Division. He is \n responsible for the Outreach and development of the M/W/SBE Program\, in \n assisting firms in doing business with the City. He is also responsible \n for interviewing and assessing where and how firms can be utilized in \n City and departmental purchasing.
Cost: $20 - \nIncludes Lunch
No refunds will be made for cancellations within 72 hours \n of the event.