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| Date/Time | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Federal DBE & State M/WBE Programs will survive DEI Rollback | The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and state Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) programs are expected to remain intact despite President Trump’s recent executive or ...Read more |
| February 6, 2025 | Gov’t Agencies and Private Orgs offer Business Grants for Veterans | Veteran business owners looking for financial support have access to several grant programs that provide free funding to help start or grow their businesses. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be ...Read more |
| January 30, 2025 | DBE Program to Stay, other DEI Programs Rolled Back | Programs that focus on helping traditionally underrepresented groups in federal construction projects are facing challenges, but they aren't gone. These programs, such as those managed by t ...Read more |
| January 22, 2025 | Maryland Gov Launches Procurement Reform for DBEs, MBEs, SBRs, and VSBEs | Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an ...Read more |
| January 5, 2025 | City of Houston Completes ACDBE, DBE, M/WBE Disparity Study | The City of Houston has finalized an in-depth Disparity Study aimed at evaluating how race, ethnicity, and gender influence businesses’ ability ...Read more |
| December 16, 2024 | BART Silicon Valley Looking for DBEs | The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has opened procurement opportunities for the next phase of the BART Silicon Valley Extension (BSVII ...Read more |
| December 16, 2024 | FHWA releases DBE Guidance after Federal Injunction | The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has provided upda ...Read more |
| December 2, 2024 | Maryland Promotes DBE Participation | The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and its partners hosted the Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit on November 19 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. Th ...Read more |
| November 17, 2024 | District of Columbia DOT Announces DBE Participation Goals for 2025-27 | The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) actively engage ...Read more |
| November 17, 2024 | DBE Program Facing Legal Challenges, Potential Alterations | The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, a long-standing initiative aimed at promoting equity in federal contracting, is facing significant legal c ...Read more |