CDABP TRAININGS
Mr . Casillas commented , “ Participants said they learned a lot , and , most importantly , they said they forged new relationships while networking with other small and diverse construction companies just like themselves .” He added that the new knowledge gained from the academy will enable them to grow their businesses , increase their capacities , and allow them to fully take advantage of the public works construction opportunities in the LA region
LA METRO DVBE Workshop
On September 21 , 2023 , Los Angeles Metro and the Los Angeles Regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program ( CDABP ) co-hosted the annual “ Connecting with Metro for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises ” workshop . The hour-long virtual workshop was packed with information to enable DVBEs to grow their bonding capacity as well as provide information and resources to expand their business .
“ Small businesses are not alone . We are here to help .”
– Olga Lopez , Senior DEOD Representative , Strategic & Construction Career Services , LA Metro
The LA Regional CDABP offers , at no cost to contractors , many industry-leading educational programs that reduce the barriers to bonding capacity , enabling greater and more successful participation of small , local , minority , women , and disabled veteran-owned businesses in public contract opportunities . The CDABP is administered by Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services ( MWIS ).
During the workshop , Carlos Ray , MWIS Assistant Client and Community Relations Manager , detailed the role of bonding and how a higher bonding capacity enables DVBEs to pursue and win larger contracts . He also described how MWIS offers many contractor development services and programs , including contract technical assistance , contract financing , bid document review , and contract award support .
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