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Featured Courses for PA DBE University

This is a listing of all courses currently available through PA DBE University from Septebmer 1-30, 2010.
posted Aug 31, 2010

2010 FAA Announcement

Consistent with the public participation component of 49 CFR 26.45, the Department is making its proposed 2011-2013 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DBE Methodology and Goal available for a forty-five (45) day public comment period. The Department considers the overall methodology and goal a work in progress pending public comment. Comments, questions, or suggestions regarding the methodology and goal may be direct in written to Ms. Jocelyn I Harper, Director, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 3251, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3251, FAX 717-772-4026. All comments should be postmarked no later than September 28, 2010. The DBE FAA goal document may be reviewed on line at the following address: http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/pasdc/dot/ or PennDOT's website www.dot.state.pa under News and Media, select 2011-2013 FAA DBE Methodology & Goal.
posted Aug 16, 2010

PA DBE University Course Listing As of 8/06/2010

This is a listing of all courses currently available through PA DBE University as of 8/6/2010
posted Aug 06, 2010

PA DBE University | Reimbursemnt and Course Listings are Now Available

The objective of this program is to identify necessary trainings that are needed by DBEs that would help them become more competitive and provide access to those trainings for the purposes of increased DBE participation on PennDOT highway projects.
posted Aug 05, 2010

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting and Growing a Business in PA

The Entre pre neur’s Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsyl vania was prepared by the staff of the Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance. Comments and inquiries on the subject matter should be addressed to: Center for Entre pre neurial Assis tance, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Common - wealth Keystone Building, Harris burg, PA 17120-0225. 1-800-280-3801 | newPA.com
posted May 26, 2010

Fraulent DOT Letters requesting Financial Information

Attention all DOT current or potential contractors and all contracting personnel: There has been another round of fraudulent letters issued to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) contractors and potential contractors purporting to be issued by DOT. These fraudulent letters request that current or potential contractors register by submitting their company’s financial information on a release form entitled, “Authorization to release financial information”. Please be aware that DOT does not require any financial information to be submitted in order to be eligible for procurement. All letters were signed as the Senior Procurement Officer. Please DO NOT complete the release form which is attached to the letter and DO NOT release any information to the facsimile number cited in the letter. Click on the link above for an example of the letters being sent out to contracting personnel. The point of contact concerning these fraudulent letters is the Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-424-9071. If you have any questions let me know. Dustin Hobaugh | DBE/Title VI Division Chief Department of Transportation Bureau of Equal Opportunity 400 North Street, 5 West | Harrisburg PA 17120-0041 Phone: 717-783-1081 | Fax: 717-772-4026 www.dot.state.pa.us
posted May 03, 2010

PA Recovery Project Awards Information (view all primes & subs on projects by county)

Use the Commonwealth map to view Recovery spend by county. simply click on the county and select the project name to veiw awards information on recovery projects
posted Oct 30, 2009

(DBE) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Bonding Assistance Reimbursable Fee Program

Application for Reimbursement of Bond Fees. A supporting PDF providing a complete explination of this program can be found on using the navigational options on the left hand side of every page.(About Us, Become Certified, SSC Services,Business Opportunities,DBE Research, ETC.) Start by clicking: SSC Services > Finance & Funding> Bonding Assistance (expand folder) > (select) US DOT ARRA Bonding Assistance Program.pdf
posted Sep 21, 2009

Select committee issues report on diversity in state contracts, purchasing, small-business access

House Rep. Jake Wheatley's report to announce the findings from the DBE Committe Herings on diversity in state contarcts. "If you have a question about this report, please contact Jake Wheatley's office at 412-471-7760 or 717-783-3783." The Full Report can be veiwed by clicking the link below
posted Sep 21, 2009

Short Term Lending Program Adds New Lenders "One is in Philadelphia!"

In order to meet the demand for short-term working capital, the OSDBU’s Short Term Lending Program(STLP) recently added 3 new banks as Participating Lenders in the program. With the addition of these new lenders, the STLP now works with 11 banks across the country that offer lines of credit to approved small businesses with transportation-related contracts. United Bank of Philadelphia The Graham Building 30 S. 15th Street, Suite 1200 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 www.unitedbankofphiladelphia.com
posted Sep 21, 2009

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Supplier Diversity Best Practices


posted Apr 23, 2009

PennDOT Economic Recovery Projects

**ARRA Planned Highway and Bridge Projects **2009 Planned Lettings - Statewide **Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) **Transportation Improvement Program (TIPs)
posted Mar 17, 2009

Registering as a Consultant Business Partner is a 4-Step Process

How to Register as a Consultant Business Partner with PennDOT
posted Mar 17, 2009

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