At the event, several representatives at Columbia University provided an overview of their departments, contracting and procurement opportunities they oversee, and pending projects potentially available to bid to MWL firms. David M. Greenberg, executive vice president of Columbia University Facilities and Operations opened the program, followed by Francisco Pineda, director of M.S, Construction Administration at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies. Other Columbia presenters included Tom O’Donnell, executive director of Manhattanville Operations, and Michael Divitto III, procurement manager for Capital Finance and Procurement.
The CU Grow participants also learned about how to prepare their business for risk through insurance resources for their businesses, including what to expect in the New York construction insurance market and the elements of “top shelf” insurance submission from partner presenters Andis Woodlief, principal of Contractor Compliance LLC, and Anthony Amicucci, a controlled insurance program specialist for Turner Surety and Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
To learn more about the CU Grow Vendor Development program, visit cugrow.columbia.edu.