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ENR NY MTA WMDBE Conference

Join us on May 9th for the 4th annual MTA MWDBE conference and hear about new prime and subcontract opportunities for MWDBEs.This one-of-a-kind event will showcase the MTA’s special programs designed for MWDBE’s while allowing attendees to make valuable connections with industry professionals who can help grow their businesses.

May 9: NYC

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Program

Thursday, May 9, 2013
McGraw-Hill Companies Headquarters
New York, NY

	EARN 3 AIA LEARNING UNITS (LUs)

8:15 AM – 8:45 AM	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM	Welcoming Remarks Seth Horowitz Publisher, ENR Regional Media McGraw-Hill Construction
8:50 AM – 8:55 AM	Opening Remarks Tom Prendergast Interim Executive Director Metropolitan Transportation Authority
8:55 AM – 9:00 AM	Opening Remarks Michael J. Garner, MBA Chief Diversity Officer Metropolitan Transportation Authority
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM	Introduction of Keynote Speaker Bill Howell President/Howell Industries MTA MWDBE Advisory Group
9:05 AM – 9:30 AM	Keynote Address William C. Thompson Jr. Chair, New York State MWBE Task Force Former New York City Comptroller
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM	Update on MTA's Small Business Mentoring Programs New details on the MTA mentorship program and how small businesses can bid prime on certain MTA projects. George Cleary Deputy Director MTA Small Business Mentoring Programs
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Introducing You to an Expanding World of Contract Opportunities with the MTA: A Panel Discussion with the MTA's Six Operating Agencies 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM: How to Do Business with the MTA This presentation overviews the process for doing business with the MTA and its operating agencies Mindy Giberstone MTA Business Service Center Bruce Wagner MTA NYC Transit 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM: Upcoming Capital Projects The panelists will provide an overview of construction projects which are part of MTA’s Capital Program. Projects include the following: signal modernization; design/build intermodal parking facility; escalator and elevator replacement; new track installation; infrastructure and system upgrades; rail yard reconstruction; fire alarm upgrades; substation replacement; station wall tile replacement; HVAC upgrades; bus washer upgrade; bus lift replacement; installing new Power Substation; replacing pumps; installing closed circuit television; installing Public Address and Customer Information Screens and LAN communication infrastructure; roof replacement; rehabilitation of circuit breaker house (CBH); bridge inspection; station building design; station upgrades; waterproofing; installing concrete bollards; manhole support repair; electrical work; rolling stock infrastructure readiness analysis; and painting. Moderator: David Cannon MTA Capital Construction Panelists: John Hanna MTA Capital Construction Clifford Slater MTA NYC Transit Richard Mack MTA Long Island Rail Road Anthony Gardner MTA Metro-North Railroad Brian Walsh MTA Bridges and Tunnels Gregory Robinson MTA Bus Company. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy Panelists will discuss MTA and its agencies’ upcoming rebuilding projects in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and opportunities for Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Projects include: waterproofing; water condition remedy; substation replacement; rail yard reconstruction; and infrastructure and system upgrades. Moderator: David Cannon MTA Capital Construction Panelists: Clifford Slater MTA NYC Transit Richard Mack MTA Long Island Rail Road Anthony Gardner MTA Metro-North Railroad Brian Bajor MTA Bridges and Tunnels Michael J. Garner MTA Headquarters 11:30 AM: Questions and Answers
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Networking Luncheon Meet and network directly with representatives from the six operating agencies of the MTA to learn more about how to work with the MTA.
1:00 PM	Conclusion