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October 1, 2021 | Need to Procure a Small Business? There’s an App for That | The app features a map of Virginia that shows the locations of vendors that match whatever keyword you plug in. We tested it with the search term “concrete” and were shown a busy constellation ...Read more |
September 24, 2021 | Black business leaders call for changes to Oakland’s SLBE/LBE program | Oakland multicultural business leaders have requested that the city address and take action in reforming the disparities in contracting opportunities for Black-, Minority- and Women-owned businesse ...Read more |
September 23, 2021 | City of Frederick expands M/WBE goals | The City of Frederick recently completed a disparity study leading to recommendations for the city to ...Read more |
September 2, 2021 | Wilmington Launches M/WBE Disparity Study | The City of Wilmington has launched a disparity study beginning August 2021 to examine and understand the current procurement process and ensure it is available to Minority- and Women-owned busines ...Read more |
August 7, 2021 | Can San Diego's SLBE/ELBE Program Encourage More Minority and Women Contractors? | The City of San Diego rec ...Read more |
July 30, 2021 | Major $1.3b NYC Project Returned to Sender Over M/WBE Shortfalls | “The Comptroller’s Office has conducted a thorough review and engaged with the City through a series of questions and answers to determine compliance with all applicable rules and regulations p ...Read more |
July 22, 2021 | King County Moves To Increase M/WBE Partners | Washington state's King County will be enforcing a new executive order which will make it easier for minority- and women-owned businesses (M/WBEs) to receive County contracts. The executive ...Read more |
July 15, 2021 | Major Women’s Owned Business Organization Adds 6 Board Members | These kinds of non-profits have been critical for many small businesses in their recovery for the pandemic. WBEC Pacific notes how they have helped businesses modernize by implementing e-commerce i ...Read more |
July 13, 2021 | Biden Admin. Advised on Equity by Top Contracting Association | The Professional Service Council (PSC) is a contracting association that represents more than 400 companies that do business with the federal government. The group submitted a response last week to ...Read more |
July 9, 2021 | Chicago Mayor Initiates Extension of City’s M/WBE Program | Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has decided to extend the city ...Read more |