Expo Training Camp + DBE and Small Business Transportation Expo

Expo Training Camp

The Arizona Cardinals and ASU Sun Devils aren’t the only ones who attend training camp! ADOT in partnership with Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix Streets Transportation and Aviation Departments will hold “Training Camp” on Thursday, October 30 at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the ADOT Human Resource Development Center, 1130 North 22nd. Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009. Small businesses interested in pursuing any and all opportunities with the modal agencies are encouraged to attend. "Training Camp" is a free event and you do not have to be a certified firm to attend.

Today, winning contracts requires more than just a good qualifications package or interview. It's about networking, connecting and improving visibility with agencies, owners, primes, and buyers. Training Camp will provide helpful tips and “3-minute pitch” techniques to small businesses as they continue to develop relationships as they grow their businesses. Following the presentation there will be opportunities for questions, informal discussion, and networking. Training Camp is a “prep” event for Arizona DBE and Small Business Expo on November 5.

NOTE: Attendance of Training Camp is mandatory to participate in the “2-minute Drills” (presenting your company in two minutes to all attending!) at the Arizona DBE and Small Business Expo.

For Training Camp details, contact Kent Lane, ADOT, at klane@azdot.gov.

• Huddle up with government agencies and other hiring companies in the transportation industry
• Hear 18-month scouting reports for new projects at ADOT, City of Phoenix Streets, Sky Harbor International Airport and Valley Metro
• Primes can establish new DBE, SBE and SBC rosters, including “special teams”
• Participate in Two-minute Drills: 2-minute pitches by small businesses to Primes and agency buyers (DBEs will be given priority. Participation also requires attendance of Expo Training Camp on October 30th)
• Build New Relationships at Prime Post-game Tailgate Open-Houses
• Meet buyers from other organizations at the post-game small business draft session
• Make this your “season opener”! Network with other industry professional and visit the home team’s exciting exhibit hall

New Features This Year!

• Two-minute drills (In addition to your live presentation, Primes and agency buyers will also get a 1-slide PowerPoint from you on a USB drive)
• Sponsored pre-game networking rally
• Half-time featuring teamwork and game-planning speech from Valley Sports leader
• Projects Scoreboard wherein hiring agencies and firms can post work expected over the next 18 months
• Draft board wherein Primes and subs can post opportunities for partnering
• Post-game Draft Session wherein hiring agencies and private enterprise can host a table inviting DBEs, Primes and others to visit and learn more
• Post-game Prime Tailgates where primes host mini open houses
• A league’s worth of sponsorship opportunities
• Fantastic concessions
• Company bio tool creator helps small businesses create a one-page bio to share with others
• USB directory – Attending small businesses will be given the opportunity to include their information on a USB drive to be distributed to all hiring agencies and companies, including Primes

Brought to you by ADOT in collaboration with

The City of Phoenix, Sky Harbor International Airport and Valley Metro

For hotel lodging on-site at $139/night + tax, call 1-800-931-1595 & mention “ADOT BUSINESS EXPO.”

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact ADOT Business Engagement and Compliance Office at (602) 712-7370 DBESupportiveServices@azdot.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the state has an opportunity to address the accommodation.

Personas que requieren asistencia o una adaptación razonable por habilidad limitada en inglés o discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con la ADOT Business Engagement and Compliance Office al (602) 712-7370 or DBESupportiveServices@azdot.gov. Las solicitudes deben hacerse tan pronto como sea possible para asegurar que el estado tiene la oportunidad de abordar el alojamiento.