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How To Do Business With FreshDirect & Other Large Companies As An MWBE, Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner!

Grow Through Grocery! – FreshDirect and the NYWCC present a seminar on "How to do Business with FreshDirect and other Large Companies" as an MWBE, Entrepreneur or Small Business OwnerContinue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Mourns The Loss Of Board Member Phillip Morrow

The WE ACT community mourns the loss of Phillip Morrow, who passed away on Saturday, September 25th, 2021.Continue reading

CUFO’s CU Grow Program Helps Minority-Owned Architectural Firm Stay Rooted In Harlem

When Stephen Wilder, principal of Think Wilder Architecture first joined CU Grow, a vendor development program led by Facilities and Operations, Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Calls On State Legislature To Pass Community Hiring And MWBE Bills

Mayor Bill de Blasio today called on the State Legislature to pass key bills for New York City’s economic recovery:Continue reading

Carver And JPMorgan Chase Support Economic Empowerment Investment In Harlem And Beyond

Carver Bancorp, Inc, the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank, announced today that JPMorgan Chase has made a long-term equity investment of approximately $6 million in the Company.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Delivers Testimony On The New York State Executive Budget

Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered testimony on the New York State Executive Budget before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature.Continue reading

Pastors Call On State To Award Remaining Casino Licenses In An Open Transparent Process

We, the clergy members of New York State and New York City respectfully submit this letter of support for Governor Cuomo’s Gaming License initiative approved by voters in 2013.Continue reading

Council Member Rosenthal Appointed Chair Of Sub-Committee On Capital Budget

At its recent 2021 Charter meeting, the City Council approved several new committee chairs.Continue reading

National Association Of Minority Contractors, NY Tri-State Chapter Calls On Gov. Cuomo To Fix Costly Scaffold Law

The National Association of Minority Contractors, New York Tri-State Chapter, this week joined the chorusContinue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces Appointment Of Chief Diversity Officer At Every City Agency

Mayor de Blasio today announced that a Chief Diversity Officer, who will also serve as Chief MWBE Officer, has been appointed at every City agency from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading

Join Scott Stringer And Others For A Virtual Town Hall Co-Sponsored With Senator Biaggi

Dear Friend, Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, clear and accurate information is vital to ensure New Yorkers know where to turn for help, and with that in mind,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

Clergy From Harlem To Hollis Call For Public Hearings On NYC Real Estate Trade At Black Caucus

An ecumenical non-profit, comprised of mostly African-American pastors from Harlem to Hollis, is calling on the State Legislature to hold a public hearing to address the lack of diversity in the city’s construction and development industry.Continue reading

How To Become Certified As A Minority And Women-Owned Business Enterprise

Businesses from Harlem to Hollis certified as a Minority/Women-Owned (M/WBE) business are able to increase their visibility, capacity and contribute to the City’s economy through the bidding on public contracts.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces City-Backed Loan Program For Women From Harlem To Hollis

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a first-of-its-kind targeted loan program that will make more than $5 million in affordable capital accessible to women entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses. Continue reading