Mayor de Blasio announced today that the City has surpassed 10,000 certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), a 173.4 percent increase since the start of the Administration. Continue Reading →
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NYC Missed A Chance To Invest In Businesses Owners Of Color And Women
To understand the frustration of people of color and women from Harlem to Hollis, consider the $3.4 billion in contracts the city recently awarded businesses in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Announces Expansion Of Equity, Inclusion And Social Distancing Task Force
Mayor de Blasio today updated New Yorkers on steps the City is taking to encourage communities to follow social distancing guidelines and other precautions to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading →
The COVID Crisis: Mayor de Blasio Announces Fair Recovery Taskforce From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced steps the City is taking to re-start the economy and rebuild a fairer New York. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Espaillat Holds Transportation Task Force Meeting On Better Engagement
Last week, Rep. Adriano Espaillat convened his Transportation Task Force to discuss better ways to engage minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in infrastructure projects at all levels of government. Continue Reading →
The Mayor Announces Appointments To The M/WBE Advisory Board That Includes Two Harlemites
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today the appointment of seven new members to the City’s Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Advisory Board that includes two Harlem members. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Others Announce Proposal To Level The Playing Field For Minority And Women-Owned Businesses
Mayor Bill de Blasio, business leaders, advocates, and elected officials today announced a State proposal that would create more economic opportunity for Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) in New York City. Continue Reading →