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... 7 The research team analyzed successful DBEs and the contribution of state DOTs to that success through integrated quantitative and qualitative analyses. Background Research and Definitions The federal DBE program does not define a successful DBE, so the first step in this research was to develop a working definition of success in the context of the DBE program.
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... 8 Compendium of Successful Practices, Strategies, and Resources in the U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Telephone Interviews with Trade Associations The written survey sent to state DOTs asked respondents to provide names of successful DBEs according to several different criteria.
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... Research Approach 9 Online Surveys of DBEs The research incorporated an online survey of successful DBEs. The research team contacted each successful DBE via email and/or telephone to introduce the research and request an email address that could be used to forward a link to the online survey (firms could also fill out surveys via fillable PDF or by hand if desired)

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