Ed Gainey is for the people: He has delivered for this city: bringing the NFL draft to getting over $600 million for downtown investment to Increasing the representation of Minority, Women-Owned, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) by 35%, and supporting local business.
📷 @emmai_alaquiva

Our team will be at the 25th Annual Business Opportunity Conference, Partners in Progress, is hosted by the MWDBE Governmental Committee. Gain direct access to procurement leaders, explore upcoming opportunities, and build relationships. pittsburgh-water.com/40mAnhs

(3/): Whether you’re an MWDBE, LGBTQBE, Non-DBE, or part of the broader business ecosystem, this is your chance to shape a more equitable and inclusive public marketplace.

💼 Why it matters:
This study will determine how race, gender, and other factors affect access to public contracts, analyze the

Think Tech: Women in Contech – March 6th
🎉 Congratulations to Tanya Pope, MPA, on her selection as moderator for an exciting panel discussion featuring Dr. Nneka Bell, Sue Bayat, PE, and Gabriela Puno.

#tough_leaf #ContechAlliance #MWBE #WMBE #MWDBE
#womenincontech

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🌟 We're thrilled to announce the release of our 2024 Supplier Diversity Program Report! Last year's investments in MWDBE generated over $171M in regional economic output. Learn more about our commitment to fostering partnerships with diverse businesses 🌟: pittsburgh-water.com/3Yi5omj

Register today for the 2025 Annual MWDBE Business Opportunity Conference. This is a great (and free) opportunity for small businesses in Pittsburgh to network with govt. agencies looking for innovative solutions. www.mwdbegovtcomm.org/

(4/4): economic impact of our current business diversity programs, and lay the legal groundwork to strengthen our economic inclusion policies across the region.

📲 Learn more: engage.pittsburghpa.gov/disparity-study

#Pittsburgh #EconomicInclusion #DisparityStudy #DBE #MBE #MWDBE #WBE #LGBTQIA

(7/7): (7/7): this journey.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾Stay engaged with what’s happening in the disparity study and how you can get involved here: engage.pittsburghpa.gov/disparity-study.

We’re just getting started. Let’s build an equitable future—together!

#DisparityStudy #MWDBE #Procurement #EquityinAction #DBE

(6/):

✅ 13 contracts, each, with 50%+ MWDBE participation.
✅ 30%+ MWDBE utilization in $1B+ pension fund

These aren’t just wins—they’re evidence of systems change. Today was about setting a new standard, being honest about the work ahead, and ensuring community voices guide

(5/): the City does business making our processes not just more efficient—but more equitable. ⚙️♻️

Already, we’ve made real progress:
✅ $39M in MWDBE contract awards in 2024
✅ 33%+ MWDBE participation in 2024
✅ First-ever LGBTQ-BE subcontractors

(3/3): woman-owned (“MWBEs”), and LGBTQ-owned (LGBTQBE) businesses are afforded equitable opportunities to participate in local government and other contracts within our region!

#Pittsburgh #economicinclusion #mwdbe #lgbtqia #procurement #EquityInAction

(3/3):

✅ Connect with the Office of Business Diversity
✅ Discover exciting procurement opportunities to work with the City and partner agencies
✅ Network with fellow businesses

Sessions are free to attend, but registration is required.

#Procurement #Purchasing #MWDBE #Vendors

State Representative Jake Wheatley invites you to the Annual Minority Women and Disadvantaged Businesses Lobby Day!

Monday, March 29th, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Via Zoom

Register here: !

#HillCDC #HillDistrict #MWDBE #LobbyDay

Last day to sign up to take the FREE bus from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg. If you are an MWDBE business, then you don’t want to miss Rep. Jake Wheatley’s annual MWDBE event where will you network...

Part 1 of our latest business program, HillBuilds for MWDBE Contractors, is in its final sessions.

Last night, we had a great presentation from members of the Hill CDC team about working with us as a contractor,...

This is a reminder that Allegheny County will be here next week, THURSDAY AUGUST 16TH to help you with your MWDBE application.

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A reminder that CHATHAM UNIVERSITY and ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF MWDBE will be here NEXT WEEK, THURSDAY APRIL 19th to offer one hour office hours.

Chatham still has their 5:00 - 6:00 PM slot open and MWDBE has...

Minority business owners and community advocates have arrived at the state capitol for “MWDBE Lobby Day” with...

Hill CDC featured at MWDBE Governmental Committee Event | New Pittsburgh Courier