premiere structures, our jv partners, in fact registered lbe. and we are also excited that, you know, particularly the first phase of the project which will be about tech businesses and small businesses is something that is another form of local participation. and we absolutely embrace the importance of these programs. i will not repeat what matt -- what mike said. we believe that we have a great team. we believe we have the right vision. we have a lot of patching for this project. we know these are difficult projects, but we think it's very exciting and something we'd really, really like to do. and we would look forward to working with you. that concludes our presentation. i've got 18 seconds left. [laughter] >> okay, we have representatives of our architectural structural engineering, legal staff, joint venture partner. we are all very happy to answer any questions that you have. thank you. >> thank you. so, do we want to take questions now or just wait until the second presentation and do it all at once? >> all at once. >> i know we'll have s

>> this type of work is -- most of it is being subbed out to their -- another lbe firm, phoenix electric who is doing the foundation work. so, we feel comfortable with that. >> i suggest [speaker not understood], my sense is everything looks to be in place. i would just -- if we move it forward to staff, our legal team take one last pass through just to make sure that given the discrepancy, we're protected for any surprises that might come up as much as we can anticipate them. but i think we should move forward. and if we got lucky, we saved some money for a change. >> i think we should go over item by item make sure everything is covered in this contract. i'm sure you've done that, but -- >> yes, we did, commissioner. we did review the item with the contractor and we made it -- the first thing we said was there was a significant difference between your bid and the next cluster of bids. as i said, they affirmed their bid. >> so, that means you will not be coming back with any amendments, right? [laughter] >> i can't make that guarantee, commissioner. >> i guess what i was saying was i re

lbe, we hit it out of the ballpark one more time, 22% against the 15% target, pa 24%. [speaker not understood] get to 15% target. we have a 15% target so, we have very strong targets and we mean to accomplish them. we believe in it. meeting and exceed the port's objective, we believe that everything here meets and exceeds the port's expectations and objectives and shows commissioner brandon the money, which is always one of her concerns. [laughter] >> why sfwp? why us? well, i wrote this because i'm not going to remember it and i've got one minute to go. our team has been and will continue to be dedicated to achieving the delicate balance between that essential passion for creativity and the long-term legacy of economic sustainability. we understand and respect the port's mission and its challenges. we understand that we are not and never will be the owner of this asset, but simply aspire to be the port's partner in creating and care taking for it for the next generations. we share a long-term vision to establish a canvas upon which many future generations are able to

the process, and connect with the city agencies who are doing the programs, what we classify as an lbe are only able to classify as a small business, but not a minority or woman- owned business. to talk about what kind of contract you would be able to engage in, we also have a unique feature in that we hear some of the issues that businesses are experiencing and doing business with in san francisco, and so can help work with our policy makers, our legislature and the mayor's office to help change policy that will benefit small businesses as well. with that, i think i will turn it over to budget solutions, but just note that -- i mean, opportunity fund. excuse me. but just know that our office, we are in city hall in the tax and treasurer's office, and our office is www.sfgov.org/osb. we have some information on that. if you did not get one of our small business booklets and you want one, please take my card, e-mail me, and we will mail you one as well. immigrate. thank you, regina. for those of you looking to contact these organizations, you can find their contact information in the pr

business web page so it would be great to find a way to cross-reference and put that information on the lbe list or what you have you. >> i would just like to call public comment on item five, if anybody would like to make the public comment on item five you will have three minutes to speak? >> anything none, public comment is closed. >> any other xhepts? >> thank you. >> thank you very much and this is very good and this is important and so thank you very much for letting us know that it is on tv and hopefully a lot of people are watching and we will get the commuter checks starting tomorrow. >> could you leave us some cards? >> okay next item. >> that brings us to item 6, a presentation on the events, activities and out comes of small business week, 2013. that will be provided by adam strauss of strauss events. >> this is a discussion item only. >> welcome mr. strauss. >> thank you all for allowing me to come after the 9th annual san francisco business week. >> if you could speak in the microphone. >> thank you all for president adam and commissioners, director, for allowing me to come ba