Robeson County issued the following announcement on Jan. 24.
Small, women-owned and disadvantaged business owners wanting to learn how to compete for state transportation contracts were invited to attend a free workshop Jan. 29 at Robeson Community College.
The N.C. Department of Transportation was hosting another round of informational meetings aimed at disadvantaged businesses enterprises, which include small businesses and those companies run by minorities or women. Many small businesses may not be familiar with the letting and award process and how to become prequalified as a subcontractor.
The NCDOT was looking for more companies that can perform contract work such as mowing, roadside litter pickup, snow removal, traffic control, road construction and maintenance.
The in-person workshop been from 10 a.m. to noon at Robeson Community College's Workforce Development Center in the Truist Room (formerly the BB&T Room), 5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton.
Any business owner or representative wishing to attend should RSVP Marjorie Davis at msdavis2@ncdot.gov or 910-364-0600. In addition, reporters were welcome to come to the workshop and interview people
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