PHOENIX, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- B2Gnow, a leader in diversity management and compliance software solutions, today announced an upcoming live webinar titled "Making Sense of the DBE/ACDBE Final Rule," scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. CST.
Following the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) September publication of its Final Rule revising Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(ACDBE) program requirements, public agencies, prime contractors, and certified firms are navigating significant operational shifts.
Building upon the October 2025 Interim Final Rule—which removed race- and sex-based presumptions of disadvantage—the Final Rule establishes updated compliance standards and clarifications impacting program administration, certification, and goal setting.
To help agencies, unified certification programs (UCPs), prime contractors, and DBE/ACDBE firms understand and implement these regulatory changes, B2Gnow is bringing together nationally recognized industry expert Colette Holt, Founder of Colette Holt and Associates, and B2Gnow's John Chapman, Solutions Architect, for an in-depth 90-minute educational session.
Key Webinar Topics & Agenda
The live webinar will cover critical compliance considerations, including:
- Comparative Analysis: Key differences between the Interim Final Rule and the Final Rule.
- Impact of Recent Litigation and Executive Orders: How do recent court decisions and federal executive orders impact the DBE/ACDBE programs and other business opportunity initiatives.
- Practical Implications: Direct effects on firm certification, contract goal setting, reporting, and ongoing compliance.
- Stakeholder Guidance: Targeted advice for recipients, UCPs, prime contractors, and certified DBE/ACDBE businesses.
- Deadlines & Risk Mitigation: Important compliance timelines, high-risk operational areas, and audit preparation.
- Agency Adaptation: How public agencies should evaluate their certification, reporting, and compliance workflows.
- Technology & Process Optimization: Leveraging technology to streamline documentation, data accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Live Audience Q&A: Direct interaction with featured speakers to answer pressing participant questions. Attendees are not required to be B2Gnow software users.
Event & Registration Details
- Title: Making Sense of the DBE/ACDBE Final Rule
- Registration: Registration is open to all industry stakeholders. Interested participants can register online
- Date & Time: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time (90 minutes)
- Featured Speakers: Colette Holt and John Chapman
To learn more about how B2Gnow streamlines compliance in vendor management, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management, visit b2gnow.com.
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