EMTA held a Disadvantage Business Enterprise goal setting public comment meeting on Wednesday, August 9th at 6:00-7:00 PM. The attached recorded Zoom presentation is available for review and public comment until 9/9/23. Please send inquiries and public comments to drobinson@ride-the-e.com.

Meeting summery

Hosts:
Dave Robinson – DBE Liaison Officer

EMTA Attendees:
Dani Duran – Procurement Manager
Sarah Morrison – Director of Marketing and P.R.
Becca Gathers – Compliance Manager

In person:
Donald Crenshaw
Toni Crenshaw
Tywon Taylor
Denise Manus
Samiya Crockett
Christian Young

Online:
Armando Reyes
Selina King
Camille Crenshaw
LaShone Jordan

Dave Robinson presented an overview of EMTA’s DBE Program and 2023 thru 2026 goals on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023. Dave provided an overview of the DBE Certification process and EMTA’s DBE Program, while Dani Duran explained the standard Goal Setting Methodology and how different services are weighted and their corresponding funding sources.

Dave presented EMTA’s DBE Participation over the past four years, and upcoming contracting opportunities with EMTA. Public questions and comments are currently encouraged, and can be submitted to EMTA thru September 9, 2023 by contacting Dave Robinson at 814.450.2297, or via email at drobinson@ride-the-e.com.