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CDABP OUTREACH WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
insights on how to conduct business with Metro and LA County . The event panel featured an exceptional group of speakers , including Olga Lopez , Senior Representative from the Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department ( DEOD ) at Metro . She gave a presentation on the significance of certifications and how they can help businesses get work with Metro .
Amy Le represented the County of Los Angeles and provided an informative presentation on the process of doing business with the County Public Works Department . Christine Carr , Division Manager from the County ’ s Internal Services Department , gave a comprehensive overview of the available construction opportunities and encouraged small and diverse contractors to bid and take advantage of these opportunities .
This outreach workshop is viewable online .
“ The biggest takeaways are that networking or following up on online platforms is your first way into any government project .”
- Kimberly Uriarte , Marketing Director , Picture Build
The CDABP team is ready to help contractors at every stage of the contracting process , from bonding to project completion . For more information on the program , please visit our CDABP website .
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