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December 2025


Business elevation workshop - From compliance to confidence: Mastering safety and health plans - POSTPONED

This workshop is for small construction businesses. Learn how to create effective safety and health plans. You will leave with a clear understanding of the rules and the risks of not having a safety plan, and you will get practical tools to build a safer, stronger business.

  • This event was planned for Dec. 10, 2025 but has been POSTPONED.
    The tentative new date is Feb. 18, 2026.

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and Transparency workgroup reviews and monitors the projects, workforce goals, and progress in hiring women and people of color on highway construction projects. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

This Collaborative subcommittee identifies worksite issues related to workforce diversity. It develops recommendations to ensure construction worksites are respectful and welcoming to all. This committee is a subgroup of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative.

AASHTOWare assistance - open hours

MnDOT’s AASHTOWare expert Kirsten Reyes provides this monthly support at the Small Business Resource Center. Walk in for an in-person meeting in a private office or schedule a virtual meeting.

  • Dec. 15, 2025
  • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • MnDOT Small Business Resource Center - north metro, 1461 94th Ln NE, Blaine (inside Rock Leaf Water Environmental)
  • Contact: Kirsten.Reyes@state.mn.us or 612-282-2100

January 2026


Business Elevation workshop – Ahead of the bid: How to find state and local construction work

Join us for a hands-on workshop for small businesses. Learn how to find public construction projects and prepare strong bids. Our speakers will show how to use key tools and websites used by MnDOT and local agencies. You’ll see live demos and walk away with tips you can use right away. If you are new to public contracting, you will gain a clear starting point. If you are currently bidding on projects, you will learn how to plan ahead and better compete. Presenters: Ellie Pflager, Office of State Procurement - Acquisitions Management Specialty Vendor Liaison; Nancy Boeve, MnDOT - Contracts and Lettings Supervisor; Mindy Heinkel, MnDOT - Advancing Equity Director; Elisa Bottos, MnDOT State Aid - Project Delivery Engineer

  • Jan. 7, 2026
  • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • MnDOT Shoreview Training and Conference Center, 1900 County Road I West - Room 10, Shoreview (Note, depending on your map this may read Arden Hills or North Oaks)
  • Register for Jan. 7 Ahead of the bid

February 2026


Business elevation workshop - From compliance to confidence: Mastering safety and health plans - TENTATIVE

This workshop is for small construction businesses. Learn how to create effective safety and health plans. You will leave with a clear understanding of the rules and the risks of not having a safety plan, and you will get practical tools to build a safer, stronger business. This session includes a presentation, interactive breakouts, and networking with other business owners. Presenter: Keith Juliar, MnDOT Emergency Management, Safety and Workers’ Compensation Manager. Learn how to build a safety plan for your whole company and for specific projects. Learn how to prepare for OSHA visits and know what to expect. Learn to use templates and examples to create your own safety paperwork. Learn from common mistakes by looking at real-life examples. Learn how to create a weekly safety message and plan for responding to accidents. Understand why a strong safety plan gives you a competitive advantage.