Telephone: 212.367.2130
Facsimile: 212.644.9201
www.wbcnyc.org
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Hampton, Virginia shows New York City and New York State how to better include W/MBEs
4/27/2009 - Source: Daily Press
A new plan outlines ways the city might improve its record of doing business with minority- and women-owned businesses.
The plan is a follow-up to a disparity study, released in January 2006, which examined spending on goods and services by the city and the school division between 1999 and 2003.
Osceola County, Florida (Orlando), shows New York City how to resolve legal block, to better include W/MBEs
4/28/2009 - Source: OrlandoSentinel.com
The Osceola County Commission approved on Monday the creation of a minority and women business enterprise program.
With this, the county government adopted a goal to award a minimum of 25 percent of their contracts for goods and services to minority-owned companies. County commissioners included veterans among the business categories that would benefit from the new policy.
First stimulus-funded project in NY to begin construction
5/1/2009 - Source: The Business Review
Eight bridges are the latest targets of federal stimulus money in the Capital Region.
Gov. David Paterson said Friday that the projects will cost $11.65 million. Together, the two projects are expected to save or create 221 jobs.
NY Post analysis contends real estate downturn not as severe as past decades
4/23/2009 - Source: New York Post
For the last seven months or so, brokers, developers and real estate professionals have shown up for work in Virginia Woolf-levels of despair. And with good reason: The first quarter 2009 market reports were not encouraging.
SBA misses key deadlines under federal stimulus program
4/27/2009 - Source: Washington Business Journal
The Small Business Administration has implemented only two of the eight provisions included in the federal stimulus bill to boost lending to small companies.
On March 16, the SBA eliminated fees on the agency's 7(a) and 504 loans, and it increased the maximum government guarantee on 7(a) loans to 90 percent from 85 percent. The actions have boosted SBA lending; the agency is approving 28 percent more loans per week than it was before the changes.
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U.S. Green Building Council develops new energy-efficient standards
4/24/2009 - Source: Washington Business Journal
The U.S. Green Building Council has developed a new set of LEED regional credits as part of the latest version of the LEED Green Building Rating System.
This new category sets out a regional standard by which companies can design, build or operate energy efficient buildings. |
Minority and women small businesses dismayed by President Obama's lack of advocacy
4/28/2009 - Source: Huffington Post
President Obama's first 100 days in office have failed to live up to his campaign promises, and the expectations of millions of women, minorities and other small business owners who enthusiastically supported his campaign.
State task forces claims dramatic increases for W/MBEs
4/23/2009 - Source: Gouverneur Times
New York State MWBE Task Force Delivers Preliminary Report Outlining Sharp Improvement in the Rate at which State-supported Debt Issuers Empanel and Engage Minority and Women Owned Businesses
Report: National recession to end by September
4/29/2009 - Source: The Business Review
State budget director Laura Anglin says she expects the national recession to end between July and September this year.
That was one of few positive notes in the State Division of the Budget's new analysis of the state budget released yesterday. Still, in the past three recessions, New York's economy has rebounded 14 months after a national recession ends, on average.
New York City lagging far behind other cities in "green" buildings
4/21/2009 - Source: Crain's New York
Despite intensifying efforts to grow greener, the Big Apple still trails five major cities, including San Francisco, when it comes to the number of green buildings, according to a study released on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009.
Developers Say Labor Pact Saves Less Than Claimed
4/29/2009 - Source: New York Times
For months, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has been eager to stand beside labor leaders and contractors to announce projects that would employ thousands of construction workers. News conferences were scheduled first for April 16 and then for Wednesday.
Daily News editorial urges end to "secrecy" surrounding Trade Center negotiaitons
5/3/2009 - Source: Daily News
The future of Ground Zero remains shrouded in secret negotiations between the Port Authority and builder Larry Silverstein. It's time to bring the discussions into the open.
Silverstein and the authority are haggling over billions in public money as well as the shape and timing of construction on the city's most important development site.
Obama Alienates Core Constituents in First 100 Days, According to the American Small Business League
4/28/2009 - Source: MarketWatch.com
The following is a statement from the American Small Business League:
Without the support of women, minorities and small business owners across the nation, President Obama would still be Senator Obama.
Is it a deal? New York State Senate Democrats reach tentative agreement on MTA bailout
5/4/2009 - Source: Daily News
Sky-high fare hikes and sweeping service cuts would be derailed under a tentative deal announced by Senate Democrats Monday night.
Sen. Majority Leader Malcolm Smith (D-Queens) emerged from a closed-door meeting saying he believes he has the final two Democratic votes necessary to pass an MTA bailout plan over a wall of Republican opposition.
Locker Lady, Grand Opening - The Office Furniture Showroom
May 6, 2009, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Invited Guests:
Anthony Terrezza, Mayor of Union Township
U.S. Senator Lautenberg
U.S. Senator Menendez
New Jersey Senator Lesniak
There will be a sports theme for the event, celebrating the contract for the new Meadowlands Stadium, home of the Giants and Jets, which was recently secured by American Interior Resources. Food and beverages will be served at the event and door prizes will be given away.
Celebrate one of our members, a local retailer, growing and taking on new endeavors.
For more information, visit: www.lockerlady.com.
Kindly RSVP at http://lockerladygrandopening.eventbrite.com.
WHEN:
May 6, 2009
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
WHERE:
American Interior Resources Showroom
1605 US Highway 22 West, Union, NJ |
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2009 Small Business: Economic Opportunities
Topics:
Nationwide Meetings and Webcast: Stimulus Money - Strategies, Access and Policy
May 21, 2009
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Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) will host special National Instant Impact team meetings, focused on 2009 Small Business: Economic Opportunities. The meetings will help attendees understand federal government stimulus spending and will highlight how you and your company can navigate the stimulus package and find the money! The government just spent $787 billion to stimulate the economy - now you can participate. With a national webcast live from Chicago, and local speakers at your meeting on state level opportunities, it will be a must-attend meeting!
Don’t let the opportunity pass you by - prepare your company to succeed in today's economy!
Speakers will include:
Ann Sullivan, WIPP Government Relations
National webcast moderated by Susan Solovic, CEO, SBTV.com
A webcast option will be provided for meeting attendees to view the National Webcast portion of the event.
For more information please contact Oriana Camacho at ocamacho@wipp.org.
Visit us on the web at www.wipp.org.
WHEN:
May 21, 2009 |
WHERE:
Location varies by city. Please contact Oriana Camacho for more information. |
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WBC Goes to Washington 2009
Save the Date
June 9 & 10, 2009
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We are preparing for our annual visit to Washington D.C. Please mark your calendars and set your travel plans. This is an opportunity to meet government officials who can make a difference in your business.
Women Builders Council members will attend the Building & Construction Trades Union Legislative Breakfast at the Washington Hilton. Members of New York State congressional delegation attend this event along with distinguished labor leaders.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Dasha Oganezov at WBC at 212.367.2130. Alternative Tel: 718.646.2700 x 102
If you need additional information now, please contact Walter McCaffrey at: 718.683.1500 or email WalterMcCaffrey@aol.com.
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 9
Wednesday, June 10 |
WHERE:
Washington D.C |
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Union Electrical Contractors Launch New Electronic Sustainability Publication
The New York City Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors has launched a new monthly electronic publication: NECA New York Green. It’s an excellent resource for the latest news about environmental responsibility, sustainability, alternative energy and more.
To view the publication and to subscribe, follow this link.
Overwhelmed With Managing Insurance Certificates?
If you are managing certificates of insurance for your firm or institution, this excellent certificate of insurance management system will free you from paperwork and incorrect documents. Quickly accept,
reject, print or download your COIs from the online system. Share this data within your office or between offices instantly, while maintaining a centralized storage location for all of your COIs.
CertFocus records all certificate status changes and adds them to your COIs.
Visit: www.certfocusinfo.com.
New Worker Safety Campaign
Source: NYC Buildings
Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri joined Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Guillermo Linares, representatives from the city’s leading construction firms, industry unions and worker advocacy groups to announce the launch of a citywide worker safety campaign to encourage construction workers to properly wear their safety harnesses at all times while working at a construction site. Thousands of posters, banners and brochures - in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Hindi and Urdu - are being distributed throughout the city, including high-rise construction sites, designated worker centers, union halls, community centers, telephone kiosks, and the Buildings Department’s five borough offices. |
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OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
4/01/2009 - Source: New York State Office of General Services
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 22 construction contracts representing more than $5.9 million in construction, providing work in nine counties of New York.
Make the Connection. The World Trade Center Business Resource Center is where M/W/SBEs can access an array of valuable business services, including critical information on upcoming contract opportunities with WTC redevelopment projects.
WHEN:
Monday through Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
WHERE:
115 Broadway, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10006 |
See Current Bid Opportunities from DASNY |
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