Sep. 20—ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Transportation State Supported Funding Program (SSFP) is hosting an online webinar for small business owners interested in learning about available resources and project opportunities surrounding Sunbelt Parkway/SR 133. The project is valued at more than $40 million.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), small business owners and veteran-owned small businesses will have the opportunity to learn how to connect with primes on this project, the SVDBE project goal, the subcontractor work scopes needed, and the eligibility requirements for bidding on projects funded by H.B. 170.

Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from Georgia DOT personnel Kimberly King, the EEO Director, and the District 4 engineering team, including District Engineer Van Mason, District Construction Engineer Keith Carver and Assistant District Construction Engineer Neil Tyson.

The webinar will offer an opportunity for DBEs, small business owners and veteran-owned small businesses to gain insight into the agency's procedures and goals and to establish themselves as qualified contractors with the state. They will learn about available free supportive services and become acquainted with the Georgia DOT personnel and supportive service staff.

WHAT: SSFP-DBE, Small Business & Veteran-owned Small Business Project Information Outreach

WHEN: Thursday 10-11 a.m.

WHERE: Virtual/Online Event

COST: FREE for DBEs, Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

CONTACT: Anthony Miles, amiles@mhm-cpa.com, (678) 420-5500

The State Supported Funding Program conducts events and workshops across Georgia. To find an upcoming event, see DOT's event calendar at http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/SSFP. For information about the Georgia DOT State Supported Funding Program, visit www.gdotstateprojects.com.