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HUBState wide Historically Underutilized Business Program

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HUBState wide Historically Underutilized Business Program

Doing Business Texas Style Spot Bid Fair

and HUB EXPO

Irving Convention Center5500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

Irving, Texas 75039

MAY 6 & 7, 2019

HUBEXPOStatewide Historically Underutilized Business Program

How to Do Business with Corporations and the Private Sector

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorLearn from a panel of Supplier Diversity Professionals from Fortune 1000 Corporations your first steps in doing business with private sector companies.

Moderator: Andrew Nash, Director of Operations, Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.

Panel: ONCOR Electric, Southwest Airlines,Texas Instruments

Is Your HUB Business Profile Page Working For You?

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorThis workshop will explain how to increase your visibility for state contracting opportunities, maintain and update your business profile page and make sure your business profile description is accurate.

Speaker: Cassandra Johnson, CTPM, CTCM, TPWD HUB Program Specialist

The Mentor Protégé Program

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorThis workshop will provide a general overview of the Mentor Protégé Program, details how the program operates, and opportunities for contracting and subcontracting with the State of Texas.

Speaker: Claribel Diaz, CTCM, TCEQ/FAD/HUB Coordinator, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own — Concessions Available

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Senator Royce West's "Doing Business Texas Style"Spot Bid Fair

Exhibit Hall Area (First Floor)Small and Historically Underutilized Businesses will have a unique opportunity to compete for bid awards and network with state agencies and institutions of higher education. Bid proposals must be submitted onsite at the Spot Bid Fair. Attendees are encouraged to prepare their bid proposals prior to attending the event. Bid opportunities for the Spot Bid Fair are available at: https://data.texas.gov/Government-and-Taxes/Bid-Book-Spreadsheet-2019/4qh5-bvt7/data

Tuesday, May 7, 20199:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Senator Royce West's "Doing Business Texas Style"Spot Bid Fair

(Note: the Spot Bid Fair will break for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and resume at 1:30 p.m.)Bid proposals must be submitted on-site at the Spot Bid Fair. Bids are due no laterthan 2:30 p.m. or the time specified on the bid packet.

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Special Thanks to the HUB Discussion Work Group and Planning Committee.

We appreciate your support of the HUB Program.

HUBStatewide Historically Underutilized Business Program

Contact Informationwww.Texas4HUBs.org

888-863-588198-967-9 (4-19)

AgendaHUBEXPO

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HUBState wide Historically Underutilized Business Program

HUB EXPO and Spot Bid Fair Event Registration: Monday, May 6, 2019 - 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Monday, May 6, 20198:35 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Opening and Welcoming Remarks —

Tips for Spot Bid Fair

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Workshops Begin

First Track Workshops9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (Concurrent Workshops)

State Government Information Technology Procurement Opportunities

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorThe Department of Information Resources (DIR) will provide vendors insight into the State of Texas IT contracting process. Gain additional information on doing business with state agencies, universities, cities, counties and local municipalities. Advance your knowledge to become competitive with IT procurements throughout the state.

Speaker: Lynn Hodde, CTCM, HUB Program Manager, DIR

How to Successfully Do Business with State Universities

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorState of Texas universities and institutes of higher education purchase a wide array of goods and services to support their academic, research and public service missions. Operational activities (such as student housing, food services, bookstores, information technology services, branding and marketing services, research and lab equipment, medical equipment, and office administration) all provide opportunity for HUBs. Join representatives from these institutions to better understand their procurement processes and learn about opportunities to contract with them.

Moderator: Tiffany Dockery Gibson, HUB/SB Program Director, The University of Texas at Austin

Panel: Greg Obar, Director of Operations & HUB Coordinator, University of North Texas System; Keith W. Williams, HUB Coordinator, The Texas A&M University System; Maya P. Thornton, HUB Operations Department Director, University of Houston

Forecasting State of Texas Agencies and Universities Construction Upcoming Opportunities

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorJoin us and take advantage of this educational and networking platform for insights into the latest construction opportunities. Meet with key stakeholders from government agencies and universities and a general contractor who will provide a perspective on essential requirements for doing business with the State of Texas.

Moderator: Yolanda Strey, HUB Director, Texas Facilities Commission

Panelists: Stephanie Park, HUB Coordinator, The University of Texas System; Sharon Schultz, HUB Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Chris Peck, Senior Vice President for Dallas Office, JE Dunn Construction

Business Development Resources Available to Small Businesses — SBDC, MBDA, Cross Timbers Procurement Centers

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorGain an understanding of what services these entities provide and how they work together to assist small businesses gain knowledge, access to capital and business development to move companies forward.

Moderator: Ray Cervantes, Program Director, MBDA Business Center – Dallas

Panel: SBDC, PTAC, MBDA Center

Second Track Workshops10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Concurrent Workshops)

Business Development Resources – Each State Agency will deliver a presentation of 10 minutes on the Business Resources available to vendors.

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Skills Development Fund – Texas' Premier Job-Training Program

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorThe Office of Employers Initiatives, Skills Development Fund has a number of services available to support your workforce training needs.

Speakers: Matt Sniadecki, Program Manager, Office of Employers Initiatives; Thomas W. Walker Jr., CTCM, Outreach & Project Development, TWC

Texas Facilities Commission, State Surplus

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorLearn how the Federal and State Surplus Property Programs can help grow your business by providing equipment and vehicles at low fees, including information on special access to federal surplus property for SBA 8(a)-certified or veteran-owned businesses.

Speaker: Courtney Jackson

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Emission Reduction Program

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorTexas Commission on Environmental Quality will provide an overview of how individuals and entities can receive money to upgrade or replace existing vehicles and/or equipment under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).

Speakers: Camen Gupta and Laura Bowers

Understanding HUB (State) and DBE (TxDOT) Certifications

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorLearn how to become HUB certified, and review the advantages of being registered with the state Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). The Texas Department of Transportation will provide information on DBE certification and business opportunities.

Speakers: Ricardo Perez, HUB Certification Team Lead, Statewide HUB Program, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; Joe Sanchez, DBE Certification, Office of Civil Rights, TxDOT

How to Successfully Do Business with State Agencies

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorUnderstand the steps state agency purchasers must follow when deciding on an appropriate purchasing method: it's crucial to targeting your market to state agencies.

Speakers: Mindy Sue Cohen, Senior Assistant HUB Coordinator, General Land Office; Norma Barrera, CTCM, CTPM, HUB Director, Department of Public Safety

Business Resource Tools for Marketing and Researching State Procurement Opportunities

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorThis workshop will identify information available on state websites containing procurement data that may be used for target marketing to state agencies and universities. Learn how to connect the dots and review existing contracts information, such as pricing, terms and conditions, to learn the market and allow your company to be competitive. Also, learn how to use the information for forecasting procurement opportunities.

Speaker: Laura Cagle-Hinojosa, Statewide HUB Program Manager, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Third Track Workshops11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Concurrent Workshops)

How to Do Business with the Texas Department of Transportation

Meeting Room on the 3rd FloorThe Texas Department of Transportation has many DBE and HUB resources and opportunities. Learn how to navigate the agency’s website and gain valuable understanding of the resources available to your business.

Speaker: Carlton Cooper, Program Specialist, Office of Civil Rights, TxDOT