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Lubbock district hosts “Doing Business with TxDOT” event, connecting small business owners with staf - KCBD.com
The Lubbock district office of TxDOT today directly connected local small business owners with state highway construction contracts. The special "Doing Business with TxDOT" event pulled in contractors, consultants, and suppliers from across the entire South Plains.
The special "Doing Business with TxDOT" event pulled in contractors, consultants, and suppliers from across the entire South Plains. Hundreds of local entrepreneurs attended, eager to understand how their companies could contribute to the region's infrastructure growth.
Attendees learned about upcoming road projects, the complex bidding process, and certification programs for historically disadvantaged businesses. They also met face-to-face with TxDOT staff who manage everything from major I-27 upgrades near the Loop to critical resurfacing jobs on Quaker Avenue.
This initiative directly helps keep millions of local tax dollars circulating right here within our economy, benefiting companies from Tech Terrace to the North Side. It opens up significant opportunities for family-owned businesses and individual contractors to secure steady, high-paying work on projects that shape our daily commutes and connect our communities. Stronger local businesses translate into more local jobs, better services, and a stronger economy for every household in Lubbock.
Only 13% of all TxDOT contracts statewide currently go to small and disadvantaged businesses.
Common questions
What was the purpose of the "Doing Business with TxDOT" event in Lubbock?
- The event connected Lubbock small business owners directly with state highway construction contract opportunities. It aimed to help local contractors, consultants, and suppliers understand how to secure work on regional infrastructure projects like I-27 upgrades.
Who attended the TxDOT event in Lubbock?
- Hundreds of small business owners from across the South Plains attended the "Doing Business with TxDOT" event. This included contractors, consultants, and suppliers eager to learn about state highway construction contracts and meet directly with TxDOT staff.
How does this TxDOT initiative benefit the Lubbock area?
- This initiative helps keep millions of local tax dollars circulating within the Lubbock economy by connecting local businesses with state contracts. It ensures companies in the South Plains contribute to and profit from regional infrastructure growth, like projects on I-27 and Quaker Avenue.
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