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Volume I, Issue 42 - Week of November 2nd - October 26th, 2009
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President Obama announced plans last Wednesday to put more effort in helping Small Business Enterprises breakthrough our current recession. After months of criticism, his administration is taking steps towards improvement by allowing smaller community banks to borrow at low rates from the Treasure Department's Troubled Asset Relief Program. Also this week, Obama broadcasted his idea about big banks that have received bailout money, to lend some to certified Small Business Enterprises since many of them are still unable to get credit.
Pennsylvania has followed New Jersey’s lead by putting an executive order in place to ensure Small and Disadvantaged Businesses get a share of federal stimulus contracts. Governor Ed Rendell signed a measure last Wednesday to strengthen roles of SDBEs under the plan. The state's goal is to send at least 10% of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contracts to SDBEs.
New Small Business and Mentorship Legislation at the Federal Level
US Congresswomen Yvette Clark has sponsored new legislation that will support building capacity for small businesses through mentorship focused on financial and insurance requirements, among other tools. For a copy of the proposed legislation, download here. We will continue to keep you updated on this legislation and what you can do to support it.
Events to Note
The WBC continues to bring you information about important events in the Metropolitan Area. On November 16th, meet New York City's 50 Most Powerful Women Crain’s New York Business’ Celebratory Luncheon. On behalf of the WBC, we would like to congratulate Amanda Burden on holding the #33 spot!
Additionally, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York (BALCONY) Access for Small Business Forum takes place on November 20th, 2009. Registration is available on BALCONY’s website, just follow the link below.
New Sites
Carolyn Kepcher, author of Carolyn 101 and well-known for her Apprentice fame, has now launched her new website where women can interact, network and learn from one another. Check it out by following this link! www.workherway.com
Check Out WBC’s Annual Dinner Coverage
With almost 500 in attendance, WBC’s Fifth Annual Champion’s Award Dinner on October 21st was a great success. Please visit www.wbcnync.org for several special features, including our 2009 Champions videos and our 2009 WBC Outstanding Women video stream. You can also view our page turners for WBC’s Dinner Journal and WBC 2009 Outstanding Women publication and our Dinner Photos. Or simply click on the banner below.
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Defending Obama's Small-Business Agenda
10/29/2009 - Source: New York Tim
Last week, President Obama announced new initiatives to spur lending to small businesses, including higher caps on loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. The Obama administration acted after enduring months of criticism from small-business advocates, some of whom say the measures are too little too late. In an interview, the S.B.A. administrator, Karen Mills, spoke about this and other efforts by the Obama administration — including her assertion that the agency is currently well ahead of its goal of making sure that at least 23 percent of government contracts go to small businesses. A condensed version of the conversation follows.
Governor Rendell Signs Executive Order Ensuring Recovery Act Funding Opportunities for Small, Disadvantaged Businesses
10/28/2009 - Source: Reuters
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed an executive order that formalizes existing practices to ensure small and disadvantaged businesses receive fair opportunities to compete or state-administered funds through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
City's Minority-Contracting Numbers Released
10/30/2009 - Source: Chicago Sun-Times
The Daley administration on Friday put the best possible face on its continuing struggle to boost minority contracting to avert the annual controversy during City Council budget hearings.
Few Minority Firms Receive Stimulus Contracts
10/30/2009 - Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Charissa Durst was confident her Columbus-based company could handle the work when she submitted a proposal for a one-year, $500,000 stimulus contract to conduct archaeological surveys in New England.
Stimulus Provides a Boost but Falls Short On Equity
10/31/2009 - Source: RaceWire
It's easy to see that communities of color and women are facing unique and disproportionate impacts from the recession. It's much harder to figure out what the government is doing about it.
What is a good web site to find State/Federal or private grants available to small businesses?
10/31/2009 - Source: MBE - MBE Certification
Information on how to find good websites for small businesses.
Obama Announces Small-Business Lending Push
10/21/2009 - Source: The New York Times
After enduring months of criticism that his administration had done too little to help small businesses weather the recession, President Obama said Wednesday that “there’s still too little credit flowing to our small businesses” and unveiled initiatives he said would open the spigot.
Obama Urges Small Business Loans
10/24/2009 - Source: New York Times
Big banks that got big bailout bucks should return the favor by lending more to qualified small businesses, President Barack Obama says.
Striving For Green Answers
10/24/2009 - Source: timesunion.com
There were eight of them, holding instruments not much larger than an iPod and pointing them at light fixtures throughout the Albany Marriott Hotel on Wolf Road.
New York City's Record Construction Boom Ends in 2009 After 20% Drop In Expected Spending
10/21/2009 - Source: Daily News
The city's record building boom is over. Overall construction spending is expected to drop 20% this year compared with last year. And construction jobs will drop to 119,000 jobs from a high of 130,000 last year.
Markets Rally After Upbeat U.S. Growth Report
10/29/2009 - Source: Crain's New York Business
The Commerce Department's report that the gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter gave the surest sign yet that the economy is healing.
Meet Crain's 2009 - Most Powerful Women in New York City
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Purchase Tickets Now
In the September 21 issue, Crain's published a list of the 50 most powerful women in New York City. Crain's will celebrate the achievements of the honorees at an exclusive luncheon. Please join Crain's in honoring these women and their accomplishments.
Show your company's support by advertising in the event program:
Full Page ad: $2,250 Net
Half Page Ad: $1,250 Net
For more information and to register please click here.
WHEN:
November 16th 2009
Gotham Hall
Monday, 12.00 - 2.00 pm
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WHERE:
New York City College of Technology
Division of Continuing Education
25 Chapel Street, Howard Building,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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The National Minority Business Council, Inc. (NMBC)
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You are cordially invited to attend NMBC's - "Procurement Opportunity Luncheon"
Ms. Jeannie Maddox will talk to you about the procurement process at Colgate-Palmolive Company. She will give you a greater understanding of Purchasing and the goods and services purchased throughout the Colgate Organization. This discussion will help you address the value proposition and get you ready for future opportunities. She will share what Colgate is doing today - that will assist you with your position tomorrow. This is a must event for you to attend if you are interested in doing business in the private sector. REGISTER EARLY AS SEATING IS LIMITED.
NMBC has offered all WBC members discounted NMBC rates.
For more information and to register, please view event brochure.
WHEN:
November 17, 2009
Tuesday, 12.00 - 2.00 pm
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WHERE:
At the Bank of New York Mellon
1 Wall St, New York, NY (80 Broadway Entrance)
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Moving Forward at the MTA
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The New MTA Small Business Development Program
Join us for a special Forum that will launch the new Small Business Development Program Initiative at the MTA, as it builds access to opportunities for small business, including Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
What You Will Learn:
- What are the New MTA MWDBE Initiatives?
- How do the MTA's Independent Operating Agencies work?
- What are the new construction opportunities at the MTA?
- How can you participate in MTA projects?
- What are the new Certification/Prequalification Procedures and Procurement Processes?
- Which types of contractors the MTA is seeking
- And much more!
REGISTRATION FEES
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$150 per person
Special registration for MWDBEs: $120 per person
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For more information, please visit www.navigatingopportunities.com/mta
WHEN:
Thursday, November 19, 2009
8.00 am - 1.00 pm
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WHERE:
McGraw-Hill Conference Center
1221 Avenue of the Americas
Second Floor Gallery and Auditorium
New York City
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BALCONY Event - Access for Small Business
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BALCONY ACCESS for SMALL BUSINESS FORUM
Small Businesses across New York State are facing the most challenging economy in our history as revenues decline, the cost of health care increases, access to capital diminishes, and markets shrink.
BALCONY, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York, with its business partner Verizon, media partner WCBS Newsradio880, health care partner the American Cancer Society, and small business partner The Greater New York Chamber of Commerce together seek to provide valuable solutions for small business at the
BALCONY ACCESS
for Small Business Forum
For more information, please visit http://www.balconynewyork.com/
WHEN:
November 20, 2009
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WHERE:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
66 Hale Avenue
White Plains, NY
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Society of Indo-American Engineers and Architects
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Annual Gala Dinner at Grand Hyatt at Grand Central, NYC
Annual Gala Dinner fo Society of Info-American Engineers and Architects (SIAEA) to be held at Grand Hyatt, at Grand Central NYC on Saturday November 21, 2009 at 6.00pm
For more information and to register, please view event brochure.
WHEN:
November 21, 2009
Saturday, 6.00pm
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WHERE:
Grand Hyatt
at Grand Central New York City
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Work Smart With the SCA
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Building Schools, Building Opportunities 3
Learn how to work effectively with the New York City School Construction Authority in this information packed full-day forum! This event will showcase how to work effectively with the SCA, discover new business opportunities, learn about best practices, learn more about New York's leading contractors and consultants, and explore the how-to's of working with the SCA.
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Prior to November 9, 2009
$195 per person
Special registration fee for MWLBEs: $100 per person |
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After November 9, 2009
$225 per person
Special registration fee for MWLBEs: $125 per person
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For more information, please visit http://www.navigatingopportunities.com/sca3/index.html
WHEN:
Friday, December 4, 2009
7.30 am - 2.00 pm
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WHERE:
McGraw-Hill Conference Center
1221 Avenue of the Americas
Second Floor
New York City
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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 |
The Office of Economic Development is here to help you.
The calendar of events contains a list of procurement-related items and events offered throughout Queens in the coming weeks and months. This calendar is a resource for everyone seeking to do business with the government -- either to enhance an individual career or expand a business entity. In all cases, there are phone numbers and direct website links for more information.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROCUREMENT CALENDAR
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