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January 2026


Social Circle - Marketing ideas swap: Small budget, big impact

Social Circle is a monthly roundtable for business owners and entrepreneurs. Join us in a welcoming space to connect and share experiences. Gain fresh perspectives and make meaningful connections. Walk away with useful insights you can apply to your business. Come with ideas. Leave with inspiration. 

DBE Committee meeting

The DBE committee is part of the DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This committee identifies issues related to building the capacity and sustainability of DBE firms and makes recommendations to MnDOT.

Spark Session - Business finance made simple: QuickBooks, cash flow and tax readiness

Take control of your business finances with this hands-on session. Learn how to track income and expenses, manage cash flow, generate reports, and prepare for tax season. Whether you are a beginner or already use QuickBooks, you will strengthen your financial foundation. We will share simple steps, live examples, and easy shortcuts you can use right away. Bring a laptop with the latest version of QuickBooks.

Spark Session - Gather the right 2025 tax documents

Make tax season less stressful and more strategic. In this session, a certified public accountant will walk you through what to prepare, what to watch for, and how to avoid common mistakes. You’ll learn what records to keep, how to organize your expenses, and what counts as deductible. We’ll also touch on how to prepare for an audit and understand depreciation. This session will also guide you on the right business structure for your long-term goals.

February 2026


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

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.

Spark session - Stay one step ahead: Spot, block and defend against cyber threats

Every day, scammers try new ways to fool you and steal your company’s money or information. Learn how to protect yourself from these threats. Learn about social engineering, tricky emails and phone calls, strong passwords, multifactor authentication, and safe data-handling practices on public networks.

DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting

The DBE and Workforce Collaborative is an advisory group to MnDOT. The group's mission is to increase the diversity of firms and people working on MnDOT highway projects.

  • Feb. 11, 2026
  • 10 a.m. - Noon
  • Registration link will be provided soon for the Feb. 11 DBE and Workforce Collaborative meeting
  • Contact: Marissa Galen

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Feb. 11, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

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

Spark session - Don't be the breach: Everyday habits that protect data

Most security disasters do not happen because of a master hacker. They happen because of small, everyday mistakes. Focus on simple, practical habits to keep your and your employees’ data safe. Build a security mindset without slowing down your workday. Discover how to store and share data securely. Learn how to safely dispose of sensitive information. Avoid common unintentional exposures, such as sending an email to the wrong person. Adopt daily routines that reinforce a security-conscious culture.

March 2026


No events scheduled yet for this month

April 2026

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • April 8, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

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


May 2026


Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • May 20, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

June 2026

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

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

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • June 20, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

July 2026


Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • July 22, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

August 2026

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

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

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Aug. 26, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

September 2026


Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Sept. 16, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

October 2026

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

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

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Oct. 21, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

November 2026


No events scheduled yet for this month

December 2026

Results and transparency committee meeting

The Results and transparency committee is a subcommittee of the Minnesota DBE and Workforce Collaborative. This subcommittee reviews projects, workforce goals, and hiring practices on highway construction projects.

  • Dec. 9, 2026
  • 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Link will be provided closer to the meeting date
  • Contact: Isela Xitlali Gómez

Worksite cooperation committee meeting

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