The Arizona Department of Transportation and other agencies will conduct an event from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20 at the Mesa Convention Center to help small businesses compete for transportation contracts that receive federal funding.

Offered through ADOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, the DBE and Small Business Transportation EXPO provides an opportunity to learn about project opportunities, visit exhibit booths, attend educational sessions and network with industry professionals and business owners, according to a release.

Participants will also hear from transportation leaders, including ADOT Director Jennifer Toth, as well as representatives from agencies such as Maricopa County Department of Transportation, City of Phoenix Street Transportation, City of Phoenix Public Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Valley Metro.

For more: adotdbeexpo.com, azdot.gov/dbe.