Have a story idea
Have a story idea? Send it to us here.
| Date/Time | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Launches LGBT+ Business Cert Program | New Jersey became one of the first states to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation. To further extend the administration’s support toward ...Read more |
| May 7, 2024 | Nevada Examines Lack of State Projects for DVBEs | Veterans with disabilities receive preferential bidding opportunities in Nevada State Pub ...Read more |
| May 7, 2024 | Maryland Conducts M/WBE Disparity Study | With DBE final rules being approved on April 9th, and a growing awareness about small business involvement, the state of Maryland has appointed MGT Consultin ...Read more |
| April 17, 2024 | Rep. Johnson, Sen. Ossify Introduce Bill to Alter DBE Program | To improve the playing field for small and minority-owned businesses in projects funded by the generational IIJA, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Small Business Contracting Fairness ...Read more |
| April 17, 2024 | DBE and ACDBE Regulations to be Modernized by DOT | The work that started almost four decades ago continues to be strengthened—the efforts to right the wrong and reduce discrimination in access to government-funded construction projects. |
| April 14, 2024 | B2Gnow Hosts Webinar on Updates to DBE/ACDBE Program | B2Gnow, a leading provider of business diversity and grant management solutions, is leading the way in preparedness for the US Department of Transportation's (DOT's) newly released regulation chang ...Read more |
| April 6, 2024 | 44% of SoCalGas Procurement Goes to DBE, M/WBE, DVBE, LGBT Firms | The Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is America's largest gas distribution agency, delivering 21 million consumers clean and renewable energy. They are giving back to society by providing ...Read more |
| April 6, 2024 | Minnesota DOT Exceeds DBE Participation Goals for First Time | If you are a small and disadvantaged business in Minnesota, then you have an opportunity to rejoice. Minnesota DOT (MnDOT) in FY 23 has successfully surpassed its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ...Read more |
| March 23, 2024 | NJ Governor Releases M/WBE Disparity Study | At Contractor News, we have been reporting extensively on how the different state and local administrators are taking proactive initiatives to reduce any barriers for small businesses to acc ...Read more |
| March 19, 2024 | Washington State Launches PWSBE Certification | Washington State is launching a new certification for Public Works Small Business Enterprises (PWSBE) as part of changes to the Small Works Roster laws. The changes, outlined in ...Read more |