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of this curriculum ,” said Mark Penn , Director , Small Business Unit , Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department ( DEOD ), LA Metro . “ The academy and these critical thoughtprovoking classes are designed to assist small businesses in navigating the nuances of estimating , pricing , and preparation of proposals to seek an award / contract with Metro as a prime or subcontractor . This is exactly the type of skill set Metro seeks from the business community as we continue to build , enhance , and maintain the transit infrastructure within the County and embrace the ever-evolving impact of technology . One additional major benefit of the academy can be summed up in one word : networking .”
The Construction Bidding and Estimating Training Academy had good participation and reviews from those who attended , with contractors stating that they learned a lot , and , most importantly , forged new relationships while networking with other small and diverse construction peers . Potential partnerships were formed , and all agreed that the new knowledge they obtained by investing their time and effort during the academy will enable them to grow their businesses , increase their capacity , and allow them to fully take advantage of public works opportunities , not just with LA Metro but also with other public agencies in the region .
The graduating class of the academy , shown in the lobby of the LA Metro headquarters in downtown LA , “ demonstrated its dedication and commitment to excellence ,” according to Mark Penn , Director of the Small Business Unit at LA Metro .
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