8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Enjoy a networking breakfast as you arrive and prepare for the days program.
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Get Ready to Navigate New Opportunities
Hear from New York State and New York City leadership on the opportunities that await you in 2020.
Welcome Remarks
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Robert Wessels The General Contractors |
President The General Contractors Association of New York |
Executive Vice President & Executive Director, Division of Minority and Women's Business Development, Empire State Development |
Senior Advisor and Director of the Mayor’s Office for M/WBE Office of the Mayor |
New Opportunities for you
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Magalie D. Austin, Esq. |
Chief Diversity Officer Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
Michael Massiah Chief, Diversity & Inclusion Officer The Port Authority of New York |
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Suzanne Veira New York City School Construction Authority |
Director, Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development NYS Office of General Services |
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Now it’s time to engage in the EXPO Experience