MWBE News and Events for September 2019

August 30, 2019

Training Opportunities

Introduction to OSHA

An Introduction to OSHA will be presented by Holly Hudson, an authorized OSHA outreach construction safety trainer, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

To learn more about this introductory session and/or to register, click here.

National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP)

Cosmos Technologies is offering a certification program to provide nationally recognized credentials for individuals who install, inspect and maintain Green Infrastructure (G.I.) Systems.

The certification program will be offered on Thursday evenings:
• September 5, 2019 – October 3, 2019
• October 17, 2019 – November 14, 2019

To learn more about the program and how to register, click here.

PENNDOT CONTRACTORS & CONSULTANT DIVERSITY FORUM

PennDOT, in cooperation with the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC), American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/PA) and Pennsylvania Diversity Coalition (PADC), is offering free regional events for contractors and consultants working in transportation. The Western Region forum is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Erie, PA.

For more information on the forum and how to register, click here.

How to do Business with Housing Authority (of the City of Pittsburgh) "Instructional Workshop"

This is an opportunity for you to learn about:

Registering as a Vendor
Single and 3-Quote Bids
RFP/IFB Paperwork and Proper Completion
Pre-Proposal/Bid Meetings and Networking

The “Instructional Workshop” will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019.
The deadline to register is Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

For more information, click here.

MWBE Out and About

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Lisa Moses will be presenting at the SAME (The Society of American Military Engineers) Pittsburgh Post Small Business Workshop. (Location: Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Lisa Moses will be at the South Beatty and Mignonette Streets Redevelopment RFP Community Meeting. (Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206)