2013 Georgia Department of Transportation DBE Supportive Services “Blueprint for Success”
State Conference
Delivering Results �Building Partnerships �Executing with Excellence
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Conference Registration and Welcome Networking Reception Monday, September 9, 2013
DBE Supportive Services Consultant
Emory Conference Center 1615 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329
Conference Information:
(404) 633-‐4555 www.mhm-‐cpa.com Register Online: http://www.mhm-‐cpa.com
OR CALL (404) 633-‐4555
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Conference Overview
Monday, September 9, 2013
• Conference Registration (3:00pm – 6:00pm)
• Welcome Networking
Reception (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
(7:30am – 4:30pm)
• Registration • Conference Workshops
• Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Networking Forum (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
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Conference Sessions Include…
• Cost Estimating • Bonding 101 • Marketing for Small Businesses • Accounting System Readiness • Understanding Financial Statements • Navigating the GDOT Website • Cognizant Letters & Overhead Audit
Expectations • GDOT Contracting
Requirements • Davis Bacon
Compliance
CONFERENCE FEES • No Registration Fee -‐ GDOT
Certified DBEs & GDOT SBP participants
• $100-‐ Non Certified Firms (Full Conference)
• REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 26, 2013
Developing Opportunities � Building Partnerships � Enhancing Capabilities
Register Online: http://www.mhm-‐cpa.com OR CALL (404) 633-‐4555
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The Emory Conference Center Hotel, inspired by the architectural design of Frank Lloyd Wright, is surrounded by 26 acres of forest preserve. Located on the Emory University Campus, the hotel is only 15 miles from Hartsfield International
Airport, and 6 miles from downtown Atlanta.
The hotel and conference center is a Green Seal approved Atlanta green hotel, and
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has been recognized for its commitment to environmental responsibility.
The Emory Conference Center Hotel is also approved by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).
The Conference Rate for the 2013 DBE Supportive Services State Conference is $149/night.
Accommodations
Emory Conference Center Hotel 1615 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329
Conference Room Rate $149/night Reservations: 888-‐839-‐2402
DELIVERING RESULTS
BUILDING
PARTNERSHIPS
EXECUTING WITH EXCELLENCE
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Conference Booklet
Submission Deadline 8/19/13
Full Page Ad-‐ $500 Full-‐page advertisement includes (1) Exhibit Table (Networking Forum) & Pre-‐Conference Welcome Reception Recognition.
½ Page Ad-‐ $250 ½-‐ page advertisement includes (1) Exhibit Table (Networking Forum).
¼ Page Ad-‐ $125 ¼ -‐ page advertisement include (1) Exhibit Table (Networking Forum).
Business Card Sized Ad-‐ $75
Advertisements must be submitted in High Resolution JPEG Format or High Resolution PDF.
ADDITIONAL ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Contribute Conference Bag Stuffers
• Contribute Door Prizes
• Contribute Organizational/ Association Membership(s)
Submission Deadline 8/19/13
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
Networking Forum
Exhibit Table-‐ $125 Exhibit tables are positioned in the Networking Forum exhibit hall and include (1) 6-‐foot skirted table, 2 chairs, 1 wastebasket, and 1 table ID sign with the exhibiting company’s name. No additional registration fee applies. Submission Deadline 8/19/13 Exhibit Tables are complimentary for government agencies. REGISTER ONLINE FOR EXHIBIT & ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNTITIES
DBE Supportive Services Consultant
Make Checks Payable to: MH MILES
COMPANY CPA PC Memo-‐ DBE Conference
Mail to: MH MILES
COMPANY CPA PC
1945 Mason Mill Road, Suite 200
Decatur, GA 30033
Submission Deadline 8/19/13
Register Online: http://www.mhm-‐cpa.com OR CALL (404) 633-‐4555
CONFERENCE INFORMATION:
MH MILES COMPANY CPA PC, GDOT DBE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CONSULTANT CAROL PHELPS, DBE SS Manager ANTHONY MILES, DBE SS Administrator OFFICE: (404) 633-‐4555 DBE HELP DESK: (404) 631-‐1273 EMORY CONFERENCE CENTER 1615 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 712-‐6000
Developing Opportunities � Building Partnerships � Enhancing Capabilities
Register Online: http://www.mhm-‐cpa.com OR CALL (404) 633-‐4555