DBE Supportive Services
The DBE Supportive Services program is designed to assist qualified minority- and woman-owned businesses to become certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. Once certified, the program strives to assist DBE firms to get work on federal-aid contracts and to become self-sufficient in their respective industries. A variety of training programs and technical assistance is provided by the Supportive Services program staff to assist DBEs in meeting these goals. Companies registered as Small Business Enterprises(SBE) can also participate in conferences and training offered to DBEs.
The Paragon Group serves as the Nevada Department of Transportation's DBE Supportive Services Consultant.
The Paragon Resource Center is designed to ELEVATE Certified Diverse (D|S|M|WBE) contractors, suppliers & and professional service providers in heavy highway, transportation, construction, and utilities. This is done through education, training, access to resources, professional and subject matter experts and so much more.
Engagement of New DBEs
Business Development Program
Community & Trade Partners Relationship
GC Connections | DBE2GC
Access to The Resource Center
Outreach & Marketing
Mentor Protege Program
Calendar of Events
The Resource Center curates resources, develops educational training & and workshops, business development programs and connecting for certified diverse contractors and suppliers primarily in the heavy highway, transportation, construction, and utility industries. This calendar includes Paragon, TRC, NDOT DBE & Community Partner Events.
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3/28
8/30
DBE | Meet the GC - Fisher Industries
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ The Resource Center | RSVP Requested
4/5
8:00 am- Pro Gun Club
4/​10
9:00 am- 12:00 pm- Pearson Community Center
4/25
NCA Quarterly Luncheon
11:30 am- Durango Casino & Resort
4/25
Small Business Development Workshop
Time TBD- The Resource Center
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8:00 am- 4:00pm- Las Vegas Culinary Academy
1/31
11:30 am- Durango Casino & Resort
1/31
2/22
9/13
11:00 am- NCA Office
2/22
AGC SIR Awards Dinner
9/13
Eldorado Casino
2/27
DBE | Meet the GC- Kiewit
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm- Kiewit Tropicana Office- 4285 Polaris Ave, Las Vegas, NV
- Scan QR Code
- Find your event
- Click the event to register
3/7
Workshop| Navigating NGEM, NDOT RFP System & Bidding Process
8/30
11:00 am Virtual Workshop
EVENTS IN RENO, NV
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Business Development Program
Assessment
DBE completes an assessment to identify gaps
Review
DBESS Consultant reviews with DBE
Plan
DBESS Consultant prepares a ICDP for DBE
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Fill the Gaps
The ICDP outlines goals, resources or strategy to fill the gaps of the DBE
Connections
DBESS provides connections and one-on-one introductions to GC's & Agencies.
Access
In the BDP, the DBE will have access that will help increase the capacity of the DBE. As well as access to The Resource Center.
The Resource Center
A partnership with NDOT & NDOT DBE Supportive Services Consultant providing access to The Resource Center for Certified DBE's in Heavy Highway, Transportation & Construction Related Firms.
Ongoing training and education provided to DBE firms from Leadership, Estimating, Marketing, Workforce Development.
Support
The Resource Center brings together peer groups for DBE's, ongoing support and resources to build capacity and increase opportunities.
Training & Education
Advisory Team
Access to Capital
An Advisory Team of Subject Matter Experts and Professional accessible to DBEs. From Legal, Financial and everything in between.
Access to Capital partners local, regional and national. Micro, Capital, Contract & LOC lending for Diverse Firms.
LEARN
LEAD
GROW
Sample of Small Business Development Training Classes
- Diverse Business Certifications: The Key to Unlocking Opportunities
- CONTRACTor READY
- LENDor Ready
- Building a Strong Financial Foundation, Knowing Your Numbers
- Creating Your Roadmap for Business Development Success
- How You Show Up Matters
- Elev8 Leadership Principles
- Competitive Advantage | Building Your Capability Statement
- Competitive Advantage | Building Your Capability Statement
- Make Your Marketing Count!
- Business Development & Building the Pipeline
- Building Your Operations Framework | Systems, Process & Dashboards
- Getting the RIGHT People on the Bus
- Building with a Mentor
- What Gets Measured Gets Managed
- Cash Flow; The Lifeline of the Company
- Access to Capital. What Are THEY Looking For?
- Access to Capital Resource Panel
- Staying or Scaling | Growth for the Future
- CEO Growth & Accountability |Blind Spots | SWOT Analysis
- Subcontractors | Building Relationships
- Safety Rating, Programs | Building a Healthy & Safe Workplace
- Bidding Best Practices | Estimating to WIN!
- Bidding Best Practices | Estimating to WIN!
- Construction Job Cost Accounting
- Professional Services | Preparing an RFP & SOQ
- Contract Compliance | General Construction & Transportation
- Workforce Development | Apprenticeship Program
- What Happens When They Don’t Pay | Subcontracting
- Bonding & Contractors License Best Practices
- Learn, Lead & Grow | You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Connect with us today
ndotdbess@theparagongroup.net
702-389-2575
By Appointment Only
Las Vegas: 3085 E Russell Rd. Suite C
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Reno: Nevada Chapter AGC 5400 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
