COMTO Northern California Chapter

As part of #WomensHistoryMonth, COMTO Northern California Chapter is celebrating women playing instrumental roles in the transportation industry. Please join us for our 2nd Annual Women Who Move Northern California event on March 27th, starting at 5:30pm at the Bay Area Metro Center in San Francisco. To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/dmamxxQz #comto #comtonorcal #whm

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of COMTO's Northern California Chapter! Please join us at our Black History Month event tomorrow, 2/27 at 5:30pm as we kick off our year-long anniversary celebration while also commemorating the rich legacy, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in transportation. It's not too late to register! Click this link to sign up - https://lnkd.in/gAbnPETa #comto #comtonorcal #bhm #blackhistorymonth

COMTO NorCal is excited to host our Black History Month Mixer on Thursday, February 27, 5:30-7:30pm. Join us in celebrating the rich legacy, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who have shaped our history and continue to inspire the future. We would be honored to have you join us for this special occasion. Please RSVP?to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/gAbnPETa #comto #comtonorcal #bhm #blackhistorymonth

COMTO Northern California was proud to sign the Equity in Infrastructure Pledge with 18 entities including?Santa Clara VTA, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), City of Milpitas, Calif., San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, MTC, Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials Nor Cal, AC Transit, Caltrain, SamTrans, San Francisco Bay Ferry, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Denver Water, Valley Water, The Allen Group, BUILDOUT and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority. The Equity in Infrastructure Pledge calls on signers to:? Increase the number, size and proportion of contracting opportunities going to HUBs.? Increase the number, size and proportion of contracting opportunities going to HUBs as prime contractors.? Streamline the administration of contracting with HUBs to centralize certi?cation, improve payment time and standardize transparent data collection.? Increase the amount and type of ?nancing available to HUBs aiming to meet infrastructure contracts by working with private and public partners.? Expand the number of signatories to this pledge. Message from Northern California Chapter President DeNise Blake: "The Equity in Infrastructure Project Pledge is not just a promise; it's a vital step and a call to action to ensure that underrepresented businesses and individuals are included in shaping our communities through transformative projects.?Infrastructure is the backbone of our society, and Equity must be the foundation of its development. By committing to this project, we move beyond words to measurable actions that drive meaningful change. Together, let's ensure that Equity remains central to our work, creating a future where opportunities are accessible to all." #EquityInfrastrure #COMTO

Thank You for Making the 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala a Success! Gala Video Highlights Link: https://lnkd.in/grnPWi_h On behalf of COMTO Northern California, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support and participation in our 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala. This year’s event was a resounding success, bringing together transportation leaders, partners, and community members in celebration of transportation. We are thrilled to share that we awarded?$35,000 in scholarships?to?9 remarkable students?who represent the bright future of the transportation industry. These scholarships are not just awards but investments in the next generation of diverse leaders who will shape our field for years to come. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors, fireside chat panelists, members, volunteers, champions,?and supporters who made this event possible. Your dedication, generosity, and time were instrumental in creating a memorable evening and advancing COMTO's mission. As we look forward to the New Year, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead to further advance COMTO's mission. Together, we can build on this?momentum and continue making a difference?in our industry and communities. Wishing you a joyful and prosperous New Year filled with success, growth, and meaningful connections. We look forward to seeing you at future COMTO events as we celebrate the NorCal Chapters 40th Anniversary in 2025! Warm regards, COMTO Northern California Board of Directors Scholarship Winners: Langston Buddenhagen - Stanford University Beatrice Johnson-Drysdale, - University of San Francisco Kyle Gray - Howard University Mariela Haro - City College of San Francisco Laura Khuu - UC Davis Jordan Wolf - UC Berkeley Georges Emmanuel - San Jose State University Mario Nicolas - Stanford University Tak Chun Marcus Chan, EIT - UC Davis Industry Awards: Public Agency of Year: Port of Oakland Corporation of Year: HNTB HUB/DBE Firm of Year: VSCE, Inc. Chapter Legacy Award: Cynthia Dorsey Chapter Member of Year: Kimberly Wilson, Port of Oakland Emerging Leader of Year: June Lai, AICP, HDR Inc. Thank You Sponsors: Luster National, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Metropolitan Transportation Commission, VTA, AC Transit, San Francisco Bay Ferry, Port of Oakland, FMG + COMPANY, WSP, AECOM, HNTB, BART, San Francisco County Transportation Authority, Alameda County Transportation Commission, Placement Club, Jacobs, Mineta Transportation Institute, San Mateo County Transit District, Kittelson & Associates, Inc., VST Engineering Inc., Parsons Corporation, Montez Group Inc., Webcor, Acumen Building Enterprise, Inc. , Cornerstone Concilium, Inc., Diablo Engineering Group, BGI - Baines Group Inc, The Allen Group, LLC, VSCE, Inc., Cynthia Dorsey. #COMTO #COMTONorCal #Gala #Scholarships #Transportation

Fireside Chat Panelists Announced for Gala! The Fireside Chat will take place right before the Gala at the same hotel Oakland Marriott City Center, Friday Dec. 6 @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm. Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat with Transportation Agencies, where leaders will discuss their upcoming projects, innovative initiatives, and key pursuits that will shape the future of transportation and infrastructure in our region. Tickets Available Here: https://lnkd.in/gWzN5SMZ Facilitator: Carl Holmes, PE, MS, CCM, Deputy Director Capital Projects - San Francisco County Transportation Authority Panelist: Tom Maguire, Chief Megaprojects Officer- VTA Panelist: Emilia Sánchez, PE, PMP, Director of Engineering - Port of Oakland Panelist: Alfonso Rodriguez, Project Director - Transbay Joint Powers Authority #COMTONorCal #FiresideChat #Gala #Transportation

15 days away from the COMTO NorCal 21st Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala | Celebration of Transportation! Friday Dec. 6 @ Oakland Marriott City Center. Sponsorships & Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gt7VRZHT THANK YOU SPONSORS! Luster -?www.luster.com AC Transit - www.actransit.org Port of Oakland - www.portofoakland.com Metropolitan Transportation Commission - https://mtc.ca.gov San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority – www.sfmta.com? Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority – www.vta.org? FMG + Company - www.fmgandcompany.com WSP – www.wsp.com? AECOM – www.aecom.com? BART – www.bart.gov? HNTB – www.hntb.com San Francisco County Transportation Authority - www.sfcta.org Placement Club – www.placementclub.com? Alameda County Transportation Commission - www.alamedactc.org Cornerstone Transportation Consulting - https://lnkd.in/gxn7QkrB Mineta Transportation Institute - https://transweb.sjsu.edu San Mateo County Transit District - www.samtrans.com? Parsons – www.parsons.com? Jacobs – www.jacobs.com? The Allen Group - https://lnkd.in/grUp5WEm? Webcor – www.webcor.com? Cynthia Dorsey Kittleson & Associates - www.kittelson.com? VSCE Inc. - www.vsceinc.com Acumen Building Enterprise Inc. - www.acumentransit.com VST Engineering -?www.vst.engineering? Montez Group – www.montezgroup.com? Baines Group Inc. - https://lnkd.in/gAJVSuPg?

COMTO Northern California Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to Oct. 25th, 2024. Scholarship Awards $2000 - $6000 each! Scholarship Application: https://lnkd.in/gw2RG4_S The Northern California Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO NorCal) is a national, multi-ethnic professional organization founded in 1971 to advance the representation of minority professionals in the transportation industry, nurture their career growth through networking and training, and champion equitable transportation development. A cornerstone of COMTO’s work is supporting the next generation of transportation professionals and providing financial support for students in need. #COMTO #Scholarships

We are incredibly grateful to all the small businesses, industry experts, and COMTO members who joined us at the COMTO Northern California Small Business Finance Forum. Your presence and participation made this event a true success! A special thank you to our HUB/DBE Co-Chairs for leading this event: Kamal Hubbard at Port of Oakland Shaune Gbana at All Bay Area Glass And to the panelists who shared their invaluable insights: Bendu Griffin, Author at Tonma. Nancy Mangold at California State University - East Bay Kamaldeep "KD" Kaur at City National Bank Christina Mena at City National Bank Helen Wyman at Community Bank Of The Bay Bob Porter, MBA at Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) Oscar Lopez at JPMorganChase Scott Rogalski at Northern California SBDC Highlights included matching each unique businesses financial needs, with lenders who are tailored and specialized to deliver financial services to get your business funded. ?? Accessing capital and alternative funding opportunities ?? Financial management strategies ?? Navigating financial applications ?? Building relationships with financial institutions Your expertise has empowered businesses in our community, helping them take the next steps toward sustainable growth and success. To all our attendees—your engagement, questions, and passion for learning were truly inspiring. We hope you walked away with new tools and connections to help elevate your business. Thank you to Port of Oakland for offering the space to host this event. Let’s continue building strong businesses and stronger communities together. #ThankYou #SmallBusiness #COMTONorCal #FinanceForum #Entrepreneurship #Community #COMTO #Transportation

COMTO NorCal's 21st?Annual Future of Transportation Scholarship Program is currently seeking student applicants through?Fri. October 18, 2024?for scholarship?awards of $2,000 – $6,000 each! The Northern California Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO NorCal) is a national, multi-ethnic professional organization founded in 1971 to advance the representation of minority professionals in the transportation industry, nurture their career growth through networking and training, and champion equitable transportation development. A cornerstone of COMTO’s work is supporting the next generation of transportation professionals and providing financial support for students in need. Scholarship Application: https://lnkd.in/gbhbfy5F #COMTO #COMTONORCAL #SCHOLARSHIPS