Tallahassee, Florida - August 10, 2011 -

Ajax Building Corporation is hosting a workshop for minority, women and locally owned subcontractors interested in working on the Leon County/City of Tallahassee Public Safety Complex. The session will be held on Thursday, August 11 at 5 p.m. at the Leon County Courthouse, 5th Floor County Commission Chambers.

Companies in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla and Jefferson counties are encouraged to attend, and prequalify for upcoming Ajax projects.

“We cannot stress enough what a great opportunity this construction project presents for local subs,” said Ted Parker, Ajax’s Director of Outreach and Vendor Diversity. “We expect that 125 companies will be involved in this project with a goal of 26 percent minority participation.”

Located on Easterwood Drive in Tallahassee, construction is estimated at $29 million and includes a joint Dispatch Center, Transportation Management Center, Fire Department administrative offices, Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Medical Services. Contact Ted Parker at ted@ajaxbuilding.com for more information.

Who: Ajax Building Corporation, Leon County and the City of Tallahassee

What: MBE/SBE & Local Subcontractor Workshop for Public Safety Complex

When: Thursday, August 11, at 5 p.m.

Where: Leon County Courthouse, 301 South Monroe Street, Commission Chambers

Info: Ted Parker ted@ajaxbuilding.com