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Certification Workshops

Certification Orientation Workshops
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights office will host certification orientation workshops for disadvantaged business enterprises, small business enterprises and small professional services firms. The workshops will be held from 1-2:30 p.m., December 9, 2024, January 13, February 10, and March 10, 2025.
The monthly workshops will:
- Explain how to do business with NCDOT and prime contractors
- Describe the prequalification process
- Review various contracting opportunities
- Demonstrate how to navigate NCDOT's website
- Explain advantages of certifications
To register, click the date below that you would like to attend.

Training Videos

COMTO-NC/OCR DBE Legal Landscape Webinar - Nov. 20, 2024
As the legal landscape around contract compliance continues to evolve, it's crucial to stay informed and connected.
This webinar will address the implications for all DBE programs and the future direction of the program. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or build valuable connections, this webinar offers an informative opportunity to hear about recent DBE cases, provide insights and discuss proactive steps for moving forward.
Leveraging Technology in Your Business - Nov. 19, 2024
Mastering Your Business Digital Footprint – Nov. 9, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation is hosting webinar sessions to help business owners improve their marketing tactics, customer service and visibility on the internet.

The National Institute of Minority Economic Development provides ways for you to strengthen your business search engine, marketing tactics, and how technology can improve customer service and more.
Rebuild Together: NCDOT Post-Helene Outreach for Small Businesses - Oct. 22, 2024
Lunch and Learn Webinar: Contract Essentials for Small Businesses - August 28, 2024
The NCDOT Business Opportunity and Workforce Development Office hosted a webinar session to help small business owners understand:
- Key elements of a Basic Contract: (offer, acceptance, and consideration)
- Common Contract Pitfalls (verbal agreements, scope creep, disengagement)
- Essentials for Service Contracts
- How to Properly Sign a Contract
- Essentials for E-commerce Contracts
Lunch & Learn: Navigating Connect Website Webinar - May 15, 2024
Lunch & Learn: Marketing 101 Webinar - May 14, 2024
Understanding Intellectual Property Essential Insights for Small Businesses 2024 Webinar - April 24, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation's Business Opportunity and Workforce Office hosted a webinar for small businesses on April 24 to help small business owners understand the following:
- Types of Intellectual Property (IP)
- Copyright Protection
- Trademark Protection
- Patent Protection
- Trade Secret Protection
- Intellectual Property Strategies
Improve the Online Presence for Your Business Webinar - Apr. 19 & May 3, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation is hosting webinar sessions to help business owners improve their marketing tactics, customer service and visibility on the internet.
The National Institute of Minority Economic Development will provide ways for you to strengthen your business search engine, marketing tactics, and how technology can improve customer service and more.
April 19: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

May 3: Learn the Basics of Google Ads
Small Businesses Invited to “Unlock Your Financial Success: Think Like A Lender” Webinar - Jan. 17, 2024
The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights and Thread Capital hosted a webinar for businesses to learn the most important strategies for small business owners seeking loan approvals and financial success.
The "Unlock Your Financial Success: Think Like A Lender” webinar provided the following information to small business owners:
- The “6 Cs of Credit” – the keys to financial success
- How to prepare effective loan applications
- Lessons on using best practices for a robust financial foundation
- What lenders seek in borrowers
Streamline Your Business with Technology - Sep. 27, 2023
How to Leverage Technology in Your Business - Sep. 13, 2023
Make Your Website Work for You - July 12, 2023
Establish a Professional Domain, Website & Email for Your Business - June 21, 2023
Launch Your Business with Customer - Focused Marketing - June 7, 2023
Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics - May 24, 2023
Electric Vehicle Opportunities Webinar - March 15, 2023
Federal and state leaders discuss updates regarding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program opportunities for electric vehicle providers and installers, minority and rural landowners and more on March 15, 2023.
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Marketing for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Webinar - Dec. 15, 2022
This marketing webinar will provide the following:
Assist you in identifying your business' unique value proposition (UVP), which is a concise, straight-to-the-point statement about the benefits offered to clients/customers
Assist you in identifying business points of differentiation, which are key aspects that distinguish products or services from competitors.
Assist you in developing a :30 or :45 second “Elevator Speech" to summarize your business products or services
Overall, this webinar will assist and prepare you to become more comfortable, concise, and crisp at promoting your business to potential clients/customers.
Greensboro/Randolph County Megasite Incubator Kickoff - Dec. 14, 2022
This webinar will discuss the upcoming opportunities associated with the construction project Greensboro/Randolph County Road Improvements - U.S. 421 Road Widening and Interchange.
It will also launch an incubator/mentor protégé program located at the construction site of the Greensboro/Randolph Mega-Site.
This incubator is designed to increase small, women and minority-owned business participation.
Newly Certified Orientation Webinar - August 8, 2022
The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights is hosting a series of Orientation workshops designed for newly certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, and Small Professional Services firms.
We are offering monthly workshops that will:
- Explain how to do business with NCDOT and prime contractors
- Describe the prequalification process
- Review various contracting opportunities
- Demonstrate how to navigate NCDOT's website
- Explain advantages of certifications
Material Escalation Price Adjustment Request Webinar - August 4, 2022
Getting to the Yes: N.C. Department of Transportation staff explains how to submit your request for a material price adjustment.
North Carolina lawmakers recently allocated funds to assist N.C Department of Transportation contractors who are experiencing impacts of material cost increases.
Electric Vehicle Opportunities Webinar - June 16, 2022
State and local leaders discuss the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and electric vehicles opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses on June 16, 2022.
Opportunities Are Knocking: I-95 Project Overview - May 25, 2022
State and local leaders discussed contracting opportunities, economic development initiatives and how to work with NCDOT on May 25, 2022. NCDOT Office of Civil Rights in partnership with the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs hosted this event in person and virtually.
Funding, Finance, and the Future of Transportation Infrastructure Webinar Part 3 - March 30, 2022 (This webinar was broadcast in Spanish)
Local leaders share what the federal infrastructure bill and state budget mean for your business.
DBE, SBE, SPSF Newly Certified Orientation Training - Feb. 14, 2022
This training focuses on how to do business with NCDOT and the advantages of being certified. This video provides an overview of the pre-qualification process, reviews various contracting opportunities, and demonstrates how to navigate NCDOT's connect website.
Funding, Finance, and the Future of Transportation Infrastructure Webinar Part 2 - Feb. 8, 2022
Local leaders share what the federal infrastructure bill and state budget mean for your business.
Getting to the Yes: Developing Staying Power - Jan. 27, 2022
“Getting to the Yes" is a three-part series in collaboration with former veteran DOT employees that focuses on construction fundamentals. This video provides information about prime contractors vs. subcontractors on small projects, effective communication and project documentation.
Getting to the Yes: Winning the Work - Dec. 16, 2021
“Getting to the Yes" is a three-part series in collaboration with former veteran DOT employees that focuses on construction fundamentals. This video provides information about identifying proposals, prime contractors vs. subcontractors, takeoffs/quantities, phasing, sequencing, scheduling, bidding/estimating and bonding requirements.
Funding, Finance, and the Future of Transportation Infrastructure Webinar Part 1 - Dec. 8, 2021
National and state leaders discuss the federal infrastructure legislative policy and regulatory processes and how it will impact small businesses.