COMTO Northern California Chapter

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

Join us for the COMTO Northern California 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala, on December 6, 2024 at the Oakland Marriott City Center. This is our premier event celebrating excellence in transportation and the future of our industry. This year’s Gala promises to be a special and unique experience, highlighting the achievements of leaders in the field and awarding scholarships to the next generation of transportation professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are now open! Sponsorship Form: https://lnkd.in/gQPwHCZE Online Registration: https://lnkd.in/gs_4T_QX #COMTO #COMTONORCAL #GALA #SCHOLARSHIPS #INDUSTRYAWARDS

Join us Thurs. Sept. 19th 11am - 1pm for Funding Futures: Traditional & Alternative Pathways to Small Business Financing. An exclusive event designed for small businesses eager to explore new financial horizons. Don't miss our expert panel discussions where banks and lending institutions will demystify the lending process and discuss funding demographics, providing valuable insights into which groups are more frequently funded and identifying opportunities for underfunded sectors to gain better access to necessary capital. Savory bites & refreshments will be provided. https://lnkd.in/g6KCd57F #comto #financing #smallbusiness #comtonorcal

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the COMTO Northern California Summer Intern Reception last night. Your presence made the event truly special, and it was inspiring to see so many professionals come together to support and celebrate the next generation of transportation leaders. To the incredible interns—thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the summer. You are the future of our industry, and we are excited to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Thank you to our Young Professionals & Students Committee and Host HNTB for putting together this great event. Justin Montgomery June Lai, AICP Mydria Clark Kimberly Wilson To our sponsors, partners, and volunteers—your contributions and commitment to empowering young professionals in transportation is making a real difference. HNTB VST Engineering Inc. Placement Club Mineta Transportation Institute JARRETT FOUNDATIONS, INC. WSP Let's continue to build connections, share knowledge, and innovate the future of transportation. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! #COMTONorCal #TransportationLeadership #Internship #Networking #COMTO

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, December 6, 2024? COMTO Northern California 21st?Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala Oakland Marriott? More details to follow.... #COMTO #COMTONORCAL #GALA

Join us for the COMTO NorCal Summer Intern Reception - Thursday Aug. 8 at the HNTB Oakland Office 5:30pm-8pm! COMTO Northern California is hosting a Summer Intern Reception event designed to introduce students to potential opportunities in the transportation industry. This event is aimed to connect interns with industry professionals, offering a platform for networking, mentorship, and career exploration. Students can express interest in gaining insights into various career paths, understanding the latest industry trends, and hearing personal success stories from seasoned professionals. Calling all High School and College Students; Young Professions; Entry Level Professionals; New Professionals into the Transportation Industry. We highly encourage transportation industry firms and agencies to attend as well. https://lnkd.in/gx_tJ3TB #COMTO #Transportation