WORKSHOP: The Future of Minority Contracting: Navigating Federal Policy Changes and Positioning Your Business for Success

The construction industry is experiencing significant changes as federal policies, legal decisions, and procurement practices continue to evolve. This interactive workshop will provide contractors, developers, suppliers, and construction professionals with a practical understanding of the current federal contracting environment and its potential impact on minority-owned businesses. Attendees will gain insights into Executive Order 14398, explore how to engage effectively with federal agencies, prime contractors, and elected officials, and learn strategies to strengthen their businesses regardless of future policy changes. The session will focus on practical actions that improve competitiveness, compliance, and long-term growth.

• Understand Executive Order 14398 and how recent federal policy changes may influence procurement, supplier diversity initiatives, and contracting opportunities.
• Evaluate the potential impact on minority-owned construction firms, including changes in compliance expectations, certification programs, and competitive positioning.
• Develop effective strategies for engaging with federal agencies and prime contractors, including the key questions to ask, relationship-building techniques, and ways to identify future contracting opportunities.
• Learn how to communicate effectively with elected officials and industry leaders by articulating the economic value of minority contractors and advocating for policies that support equitable access, workforce development, and business growth.