Compendium of Successful Practices, Strategies, and Resources in the U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (2019) / Chapter Skim
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55 Based on the research findings presented in Chapters 3, 4, and 5, the research team presents the following summary of results and conclusions. Application of these conclusions is included in the discussion of each research result, as well as any limitations of the research specific to that conclusion.
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56 Compendium of Successful Practices, Strategies, and Resources in the U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program DBE certification provides training and other technical assistance and eligibility to meet contract goals on U.S.
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Conclusions 57 5. There appear to be some DBEs currently on a path that could lead them to graduation.
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58 Compendium of Successful Practices, Strategies, and Resources in the U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program in a state DOT contract.
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Conclusions 59 13. Revenue alone is not a good measure of whether a firm is "successful" or on a path to graduation.
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60 Compendium of Successful Practices, Strategies, and Resources in the U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Communicating these factors to new business owners and those thinking about starting a business can help them plan for the challenges of becoming a successful firm.
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Conclusions 61 focus on training specific to highway contracting and engineering as well as working with the individual state DOT. Some state DOTs are using new delivery methods for training that may align better with how DBEs want to receive that assistance, while saving costs in the long term.
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62 Compendium of Successful Practices, Strategies, and Resources in the U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program or create sheltered bidding programs to encourage participation of small businesses, including DBEs.
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Conclusions 63 Barriers to Widespread Implementation of New Methods State DOTs face barriers concerning available budget to provide assistance to DBEs. To implement some of the practices, a state DOT would need to submit a waiver request to U.S.
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