Events

Nov
18
to Nov 20

DBE DC Fly-In

DBEs of America and Women First NLC Fly-In to Washington D.C.
Advocate for Equity in the 2026 Infrastructure & Transportation Bill

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises from across the nation are heading to Capitol Hill to demand action. Join us in Washington D.C. to advocate for the re-authorization of the DBE program and protect inclusive contracting in America’s infrastructure future.

Why Attend?
✅ Meet with lawmakers face-to-face
✅ Amplify your story and impact
✅ Get policy updates and advocacy tools
✅ Build national DBE solidarity

Date: 11/17/2025-11/20/2025
Location: Washington D.C.

Each attendee will be responsible for their own accommodations and transportation to and from airport and meetings.

Hotel: We have a block of 20 rooms reserved at a rate of $269 per night. Each room has two queen beds and if you’d like to room with someone, we can help connect you with other attendees. The block code is DB5 or just let them know you are part of DBEs of America:

HOLIDAY INN WASHINGTON, CAPITOL-NATIONAL MALL

 550 C Street SW

 Washington, DC 20024

 Reservations: 202-479-4000

Order your T-shirt: DBEs of America | Bonfire

Click on the Yapp App logo to download the Yapp App to your phone. All information regarding the Fly-in will be available on the app including schedule, maps, attendee information, chat, and hotel information. Once downloaded, click on the picture and the app will open.


Register Below:

Let’s make equity non-negotiable. Let’s make our voices heard.

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Sep
25

DBEs of America National Teams Meeting

Join us on Thursday, September 25 for our national strategy call as we align on reauthorization, mobilize for upcoming fly-ins, and elevate urgent regional concerns.

Guest Speakers: 

D.C. Fly-In: Joann Payne, President, Women First National Legislative Committee

Regional Concerns: Marie Davis, Lead Supplier Diversity, Purdue University.


📅 Date: Thursday, September 25
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM EDT
💻 Location: Microsoft Teams
🔗 Register now 


Let’s build power, share strategy, and protect the future of DBEs—together.
#DBEsOfAmerica #PublicContractingEquity #DBEReauthorization #MinorityBusinessAdvocacy #WomenOwnedBusiness #InfrastructureJustice

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