LFMP M/W/DBE Capacity Building Program

The LFMP Program Management Team is dedicated to providing you with the training and resources needed to help your firm grow and build capacity. In order to make the LFMP Capacity Building Program beneficial to you and your company, we would appreciate your time in answering a few short questions. The feedback you provide will assist the LFMP Program Management Team in designing upcoming Capacity Building Workshops.

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Please rank the following topics in order from 1 to 8 according to which workshops you would be most interested in attending.

Accounting Systems: Profit & Loss Management will assist businesses in effectively tracking profit and loss on a project. The workshop will help M/W/DBE firms establish an accounting system for managing ongoing projects, recognizing sources of loss, and increasing overall profit.

Business Development & Marketing is designed to teach firms best practices for marketing their company and building key business relationships. The workshop will give firms the tools to effectively engage in business development and successfully pursue contract opportunities.

Developing a Strong Safety Program will give M/W/DBE firms the tools needed to develop a safety program within their company based on OSHA requirements and standards. The workshop will provide firms with methods for ensuring project safety and communication throughout the company and in the field.

Effective Project Management will provide firms with the tools needed to plan, execute, and control a project from start to finish. This workshop will give business owners and project managers the resources to not only oversee and direct the project but also coordinate their team to successfully complete on time and under budget.

Financial Management & Growth will assist businesses in developing and refining a company financial plan. The workshop will allow business owners to see their financial plan as an understanding of their current capital; a projection of growth for the company; and a tool to strategically pursue contracts.

Human Resources & Managing Labor is designed to give business owners an understanding of the HR practices essential to running a small business. The workshop will assist firms in not only developing human resources procedures but also building a staff and resources to facilitate company growth and success.

Managing Contract & Project Changes will give firms the resources needed to anticipate, understand, and respond to contract and project changes in order to reduce profit and productivity loss. This workshop will also give businesses the skills to communicate effectively with project owners and construction managers in dealing with project changes.

Project Planning & Scheduling will provide small businesses with a comprehensive guide to creating a solid project plan and schedule. The guide will give firms tools to assess their companies’ capabilities, construct a viable schedule, and execute a project plan to enhance overall company growth.