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Minority and Women Owned Businesses

Mayor Bill de Blasio announces a new vision for the city's MWBE program, with his senior MWBE adviser, Rev. Jonnel Doris, behind him.

NYC Launches New Partnership Program For Minority and Female-Owned Firms

The city announced a new partnership with community partners to better position minority- and women-owned businesses to secure contracts.
By Madina Toure
Building and Construction Trades Council of New York President Gary LaBarbera, center, with union workers and politicians (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer).

Buildings Head Says City Won’t Back Apprenticeship Programs for Construction Workers

The Department of Buildings commissioner said that Bill de Blasio will not support an apprenticeship requirement for construction workers.
By Madina Toure
Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte.

Legislators Want Controversial Tax Credit to Include Women and Minority-Owned Firms

Rodneyse Bichotte and 22 other state legislators called on Gary LaBarbera and John Banks to incorporate a requirement for hiring minority and women-owned businesses.
By Will Bredderman

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