Is the MTA actually changing any of its MWBE contracting preferences for 2nd Ave. phase 2? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/n...
June 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Is the MTA actually changing any of its MWBE contracting preferences for 2nd Ave. phase 2? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/n...
St. Louis mayor reverses course, restarts minority business program www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Despite federal threats, St. Louis mayor restarts minority business program
St. Louis' new MWBE program aims to skirt scrutiny primarily by making hiring goals on city construction projects specific to each project
www.stltoday.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
St. Louis mayor reverses course, restarts minority business program www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
I've been wondering when this would start happening - the RFPs I work on still all have MWBE requirements
October 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I've been wondering when this would start happening - the RFPs I work on still all have MWBE requirements
I have a friend who’s active in her kid’s public elementary school, and the school has some discretionary pot of DOE money that at one point it was spending on toiletries for migrant families. There was some MWBE requirement so she’d choose from a catalog by two-bit resellers of Dollar Tree brands.
"Mamdani, a tax hike proponent, targets NYC public school budget bloat for savings" -- www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/21/m...
Mamdani, a tax hike proponent, targets NYC public school budget bloat for savings
Democratic mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, who has spoken at length about raising taxes to help fund his affordability agenda, outlined a plan Tuesday to cut costs in New York City’s pub…
www.nydailynews.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I have a friend who’s active in her kid’s public elementary school, and the school has some discretionary pot of DOE money that at one point it was spending on toiletries for migrant families. There was some MWBE requirement so she’d choose from a catalog by two-bit resellers of Dollar Tree brands.
So anyway, there is merit to Mamdani’s claim that external vendors are bleeding the DOE. Whether he can find enough or the two-bit folks who likely aren’t in the top 50, or can get City Council to loosen the MWBE and procedural rules driving the lack of competitiveness in contracting…I don’t know.
October 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
So anyway, there is merit to Mamdani’s claim that external vendors are bleeding the DOE. Whether he can find enough or the two-bit folks who likely aren’t in the top 50, or can get City Council to loosen the MWBE and procedural rules driving the lack of competitiveness in contracting…I don’t know.
And leaving all that aside, self-made white women and black men get featured in these stories because they’re more sympathetic, but my sense in the industry is that these DBE/MWBE/whatever programs are dominated by Asian and light-skinned Latino men and the wives and daughters of contractors.
March 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
And leaving all that aside, self-made white women and black men get featured in these stories because they’re more sympathetic, but my sense in the industry is that these DBE/MWBE/whatever programs are dominated by Asian and light-skinned Latino men and the wives and daughters of contractors.
Public record requests answer some questions surrounding the mayor's decision to suspend the city's MWBE contractor diversity program.
Sunshine Requests Reveal MWBE Suspension Decision Details
Public record requests answer some questions surrounding the mayor's decision to suspend the city's MWBE contractor diversity program.
moundcitymessenger.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Public record requests answer some questions surrounding the mayor's decision to suspend the city's MWBE contractor diversity program.
She forwarded me the “catalog,” which was a poorly formatted email. Insane markup for what is clearly just MWBE procurement paperwork arbitrage. (The original vendors are all obviously Chinese wholesalers, so if the DOE’s goal is to avoid buying from white people, the market is already doing that!)
October 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
She forwarded me the “catalog,” which was a poorly formatted email. Insane markup for what is clearly just MWBE procurement paperwork arbitrage. (The original vendors are all obviously Chinese wholesalers, so if the DOE’s goal is to avoid buying from white people, the market is already doing that!)
Mayor Evans kicked off the 2025 Upstate MWBE Conference last night at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center!
MWBEs from across Upstate NY will gain insights, build relationships, and discover new opportunities in contracting, funding, and technology.
Learn more: Cityofrochester.gov/mwbe
MWBEs from across Upstate NY will gain insights, build relationships, and discover new opportunities in contracting, funding, and technology.
Learn more: Cityofrochester.gov/mwbe
April 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Mayor Evans kicked off the 2025 Upstate MWBE Conference last night at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center!
MWBEs from across Upstate NY will gain insights, build relationships, and discover new opportunities in contracting, funding, and technology.
Learn more: Cityofrochester.gov/mwbe
MWBEs from across Upstate NY will gain insights, build relationships, and discover new opportunities in contracting, funding, and technology.
Learn more: Cityofrochester.gov/mwbe
[waves in NYC MWBE certification]
October 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
[waves in NYC MWBE certification]
St. Louis' new MWBE program aims to skirt scrutiny primarily by making hiring goals on city construction projects specific to each project
St. Louis mayor reverses course, restarts minority business program
St. Louis' new MWBE program aims to skirt scrutiny primarily by making hiring goals on city construction projects specific to each project
www.stltoday.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
St. Louis' new MWBE program aims to skirt scrutiny primarily by making hiring goals on city construction projects specific to each project
“Trump’s secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development denounced Asheville’s 125-page funding plan because of one line…that said some of the funds to support small businesses would help the city ‘prioritize assistance for Minority and Women Owned Businesses (MWBE)‘”
Trump admin makes Asheville remove ‘DEI’ language to access hurricane relief aid
Trump portrayed himself as savior to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina. Now his HUD is playing politics with critical aid.
www.msnbc.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
“Trump’s secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development denounced Asheville’s 125-page funding plan because of one line…that said some of the funds to support small businesses would help the city ‘prioritize assistance for Minority and Women Owned Businesses (MWBE)‘”
Thank you to all of our community partners who joined us for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Community Partner Meeting. It was a productive conversation focused on sharing resources, highlighting opportunities, and strengthening support for MWBE businesses.
December 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thank you to all of our community partners who joined us for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Community Partner Meeting. It was a productive conversation focused on sharing resources, highlighting opportunities, and strengthening support for MWBE businesses.
The efficiencies of scale often get eaten up by various interests that pounce when they see larger budgets – operating and construction unions, fire departments, battery buses, MWBE, percent for art, etc.
July 23, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The efficiencies of scale often get eaten up by various interests that pounce when they see larger budgets – operating and construction unions, fire departments, battery buses, MWBE, percent for art, etc.
...about 2x what it should be, so under a fair property tax regime, the IZ is mostly but not entirely funded. However, that’s just the IZ – we’ve also got the construction and building service wage and MWBE requirements.
April 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
...about 2x what it should be, so under a fair property tax regime, the IZ is mostly but not entirely funded. However, that’s just the IZ – we’ve also got the construction and building service wage and MWBE requirements.
MWBE comes full circle to its logical conclusion.
February 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
MWBE comes full circle to its logical conclusion.
This conversation is really about values — namely the stated economic justice ethos of the agency/administration vs the real outcomes that often don't align:
💡 Who gets to build future of NYC
⚖️ Economic justice vs Economic Displacement
🗽 MWBE and local representation in city projects
💡 Who gets to build future of NYC
⚖️ Economic justice vs Economic Displacement
🗽 MWBE and local representation in city projects
April 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This conversation is really about values — namely the stated economic justice ethos of the agency/administration vs the real outcomes that often don't align:
💡 Who gets to build future of NYC
⚖️ Economic justice vs Economic Displacement
🗽 MWBE and local representation in city projects
💡 Who gets to build future of NYC
⚖️ Economic justice vs Economic Displacement
🗽 MWBE and local representation in city projects
Of all the parts of affirmative action, why haven’t MWBE laws gotten overturned?
December 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Of all the parts of affirmative action, why haven’t MWBE laws gotten overturned?
For full context, NYC relies on a network of community contractors to provide services like Pre-K and other services, but getting a basic invoice paid for by the city is a legendary nightmare often taking 6-12 months.
For a small business, especially an MWBE, this doesn't work.
For a small business, especially an MWBE, this doesn't work.
September 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM
For full context, NYC relies on a network of community contractors to provide services like Pre-K and other services, but getting a basic invoice paid for by the city is a legendary nightmare often taking 6-12 months.
For a small business, especially an MWBE, this doesn't work.
For a small business, especially an MWBE, this doesn't work.
The *Welcome Home, Boston* initiative will turn 150 smaller vacant lots into affordable multifamily homes while building wealth with local jobs. In the 1st 2 phases, 10 development teams (72% MWBE representation) will build 143 new affordable homes.
Welcome Home, Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City Council have allotted $58 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding to fast track the production of new affordable homes through Welcome Home, Boston.
www.boston.gov
November 13, 2024 at 7:42 PM
The *Welcome Home, Boston* initiative will turn 150 smaller vacant lots into affordable multifamily homes while building wealth with local jobs. In the 1st 2 phases, 10 development teams (72% MWBE representation) will build 143 new affordable homes.
We're co-hosting a MWBE certification, marketing, and consulting workshop on Monday to help small businesses grow and thrive! Learn about MWBE certification, digital marketing, get free advice, and more.
Monday, July 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Glow Cultural Center
Monday, July 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Glow Cultural Center
July 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We're co-hosting a MWBE certification, marketing, and consulting workshop on Monday to help small businesses grow and thrive! Learn about MWBE certification, digital marketing, get free advice, and more.
Monday, July 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Glow Cultural Center
Monday, July 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Glow Cultural Center
Registration is open for the Upstate NY MWBE Conference!
Join minority and women-owned businesses from across the region for three days of workshops, networking, and growth opportunities in Rochester.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/registration-now-open-upstate-ny-mwbe-conference-2026
Join minority and women-owned businesses from across the region for three days of workshops, networking, and growth opportunities in Rochester.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/registration-now-open-upstate-ny-mwbe-conference-2026
February 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Registration is open for the Upstate NY MWBE Conference!
Join minority and women-owned businesses from across the region for three days of workshops, networking, and growth opportunities in Rochester.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/registration-now-open-upstate-ny-mwbe-conference-2026
Join minority and women-owned businesses from across the region for three days of workshops, networking, and growth opportunities in Rochester.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/news/registration-now-open-upstate-ny-mwbe-conference-2026
SLDC Director's report includes "M/WBE Program Update"
Today's opinion from @moundcitymessenger.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mr2avn5e
"At the current pace, the city will have suspended & replaced the MWBE program prior to courts ruling on the validity of the Trump administration’s legal interpretation"
Today's opinion from @moundcitymessenger.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mr2avn5e
"At the current pace, the city will have suspended & replaced the MWBE program prior to courts ruling on the validity of the Trump administration’s legal interpretation"
MWBE Replacement Ordinance: Questions About What to Expect
The future of the city’s MWBE program replacement is uncertain, facing potential legal challenges from the Trump administration’s proxy restrictions on DEI initiatives.
tinyurl.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
SLDC Director's report includes "M/WBE Program Update"
Today's opinion from @moundcitymessenger.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mr2avn5e
"At the current pace, the city will have suspended & replaced the MWBE program prior to courts ruling on the validity of the Trump administration’s legal interpretation"
Today's opinion from @moundcitymessenger.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mr2avn5e
"At the current pace, the city will have suspended & replaced the MWBE program prior to courts ruling on the validity of the Trump administration’s legal interpretation"
Our MWBE & emerging asset managers are among the best performers in our portfolio.
This helped the pension funds achieve a 10% return in FY24 that saved the City $1.8 billion. That’s money to address affordable housing, school, and public safety needs.
www.pionline.com/money-manage...
This helped the pension funds achieve a 10% return in FY24 that saved the City $1.8 billion. That’s money to address affordable housing, school, and public safety needs.
www.pionline.com/money-manage...
Amid DEI pushback, pension funds, diversity advocates bolster inclusion of emerging managers
Throughout the week of Feb. 10, conferences held from New York and Texas promoted awareness of emerging and diverse managers.
www.pionline.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our MWBE & emerging asset managers are among the best performers in our portfolio.
This helped the pension funds achieve a 10% return in FY24 that saved the City $1.8 billion. That’s money to address affordable housing, school, and public safety needs.
www.pionline.com/money-manage...
This helped the pension funds achieve a 10% return in FY24 that saved the City $1.8 billion. That’s money to address affordable housing, school, and public safety needs.
www.pionline.com/money-manage...