The City of Rochester cordially invites you to register and participate in our first Upstate New York MWBE Conference!
This three-day event will bring together MWBE businesses from the four (4) Upstate New York regions: Finger Lakes, Western NY, Central NY, and Southern Tier.
| Date |
Activities |
Location |
| Wednesday March 22, 2023 |
"Community"
Day 1- Networking Jazz reception, Awards Dinner, 5pm to 9pm.
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The Strathallan Hotel
550 East Avenue, Rochester NY 14607 |
| Thursday March 23, 2023 |
"Growth"
Day 2- Interactive Training for Construction and Non-Construction firms, 8am to 5pm.
Continental breakfast, opening session, Workshop 1 for both tracks, lunch, Workshop 2.
End of day debriefing session with wine and cheese reception.
|
Wegmans Conference Center
200 Wegmans Market Street, Rochester NY 14624 |
| Friday March 24, 2023 |
"Opportunity"
Panel discussion with Q& A and an Expo, 8am to 5pm.
Continental breakfast and lunch included. NYS and community organizations to offer project & funding opportunities, technical resources, and more!
|
Wegmans Conference Center
200 Wegmans Market Street, Rochester NY 14624 |
The cost of this three day event is $100. Participants can choose to attend the dinner and/or the training.
Click here to purchase your tickets today!
Agenda
Day 1: Community
March 22, 2023 — 5 p.m. to 19 p.m.
- Registration
- Networking Jazz Reception
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Committee Chair, Constance Mitchell- Jefferson
- City of Rochester Mayor, Malik Evans
- Council President, Miguel Melendez
- Monroe County Executive, Adam Bello
- President, County Legislature, Sabrina Lamar
- Award Selection - MBE & WBE from each of the following regions: Western NY, Finger Lakes, Central NY
- Keynote Speaker: Chairwoman, Erie County Legislature, April N. McCants – Baskin
- Dinner and dancing
Day 2: Growth
March 23, 2023 — 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- 8am – 9am: Continental Breakfast
- 9am – 10am: Opening Session
- 10am – 12pm: Training Tracks
Track 1a: Construction Session: “The Business of Contracting”
Facilitators:
- Louis Rodriguez, Jr. - Rodriguez Construction Group (MBE)
- Charles Cummings - Cummings Construction (MBE)
Track 2a: Non- Construction Session: “I’m Certified, Now What?”
Facilitators:
- Dolly Randle – CASNY (WBE, MBE)
- Stephanie Pennington – LeChase Construction
- 12:15pm- 1:15pm: Lunch
- 1:15pm – 3:15pm: Training
Track 1b: Construction Session: “Estimating & Contract Take Off”
Facilitators:
- Jenna Abato – Pike Construction
- Bill Rutan – Pike Construction
Track 2b: Non- Construction Session: “The ABC’s of RFP’s
Facilitator:
- Travis Miller – LeChase Construction
- 3:30pm- 4:15pm: "Business Finance 101"
Facilitator:
- Melissa Jordan – M & T Bank
- 4:15-5:15pm: Debriefing with refreshments
Day 3: Opportunity
March 24, 2023 — 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- 8am – 9am: Continental Breakfast
- 9am – 9:45am: Opening Session
- 9:45am – 11:30am: Business Panel Discussion
Moderator: Stephanie Pennington, LeChase Construction
Panelists:
- Darius Myles - DMYLES Inc. Construction Exchange (MBE, SDVOB)
- Joy Weatherup Anthis - JA Structures (WBE)
- Louis Rodriguez, Jr. - Rodriguez Construction Group (MBE)
- Melissa Geska – US Ceiling Corp. (WBE, MBE)
- Lenora Paige - Rochester Specialty Contractors, Inc. (WBE, MBE)
- 11:30am- 12:45pm: Lunch
- 12:45pm – 4:15pm: Expo
Participating Organizations To Date
- City of Rochester Purchasing Department
- City of Rochester MWBE Office
- City of Rochester Office of Compliance
- City of Rochester Office of Business Development
- WXXI
- Monroe County Economic Development
- Monroe County MWBE Program
- Monroe County Finger Lakes APEX Accelerator
- Rochester Housing Authority
- Monroe County Public Library Business Insight Center
- Rochester Builders Exchange
- Pike Construction
- LeChase Construction
- Christa Construction
- Turner Construction
- Regional Transit Service
- NYS Department of State
- NYS Department of Transportation
- NYS Power Authority/ NYS Canal Corporation
- NYS Thruway Authority
- Empire State Development, Division of Minority and Women's Business Development
- Small Business Administration
- Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Rochester Enterprise
- ESL Bank
- M & T Bank
- Pursuit
- Monroe Community College
- University of Rochester Office of Diversity
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- The Law office of Lovely A. Warren
- SCORE
- Pathstone
- The Urban League of Rochester
- Greater Rochester Housing Partnership
- FranNet Upstate NY - FranchiseROC
Contact
Phone: 585-428-9855
Email: MWBE@cityofrochester.gov