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Volume I, Issue 46 - Week of December 11, 2009
Congressman Chaka Fattah is on the right path in helping minority businesses succeed! He recently urged his colleagues to support federal and private initiatives which provide venture capital in urban markets and minority communities. As a board member of the House Appropriations Committee, working together with the National Association of Investment Companies, they created a report detailing these markets and providing a blueprint for minority businesses in order to reach them.
On another positive note, according to the city Independent Budget Office, New York’s fiscal outlook is not as bad as they thought it was going to be this time of year. The IBO predicts Wall Street profits $59 billion this calendar year, a surprising turn-around since the 2007 and 2008 losses. They are also reporting tax revenues are better now, and job losses aren’t as bad as they were six months ago. The economy seems to be headed in the right direction!
Maryland Governor Deval Patrick launched a Surety Bond Guarantee Program in order to help Minority and Women-Owned construction firms compete for stimulus funds on public construction projects. As of November 11th, he signed the bill and added disabled veterans to the list of people eligible to compete.
The School Construction Authority December 4th event, Work Smart with the SCA, had an excellent turn out. The SCA really does what it says it does, and under the leadership of Sharon Greenberger and her team, it has made meaningful and significant strides to create an equal playing field in the construction industry. Congratulations SCA!
To view photos from the event, please follow this link:
http://www.navigatingopportunities.com/SCA3Photos
More next week,
Renee
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Court Deals a Blow to Columbia's Expansion Plans
12/7/2009 - Source: The New York Times
A state court ruled on Thursday that the state could not use eminent domain on behalf of Columbia University to obtain parts of a 17-acre site in West Harlem, dealing a major blow to the university’s plans to build a $6.3 billion satellite campus.
Credit Crunch Squeezing Many
12/4/2009 - Source: Gazette.net
Minority- and women-owned businesses hit hardest.
Women, Minorities Search for Money to Start Businesses In Central Cities
12/4/2009 - Source: Cleveland.com
Stephen Washington knows finance and how to research investment possibilities. But asking for money -- several million dollars, for instance -- seems a daunting challenge that leaves him eager for advice.
Report: Brighter Outlook for NYC's Economy
12/3/2009 - Source: Crain's New York Business
A new report by the city Independent Budget Office says New York City's fiscal outlook isn't as bad as it looked last spring, including in the financial sector.
Your Opinion: Veterans Employment Legislation Hurts Women and Minorities
12/2/2009 - Source: PatriotLedger.com
On Nov. 10, Gov. Deval Patrick launched a Surety Bond Guarantee Program with the intention of helping women- and minority-owned construction firms compete for stimulus funds on public construction projects, but adding disabled veterans to the program may have hurt MWBEs.
Urban Caucus Chairman Fattah Advocates for Private Equity, Job Creation in Minority Markets
Source: Diversity Plus Magazine
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Pa), chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Urban Caucus, urged colleagues to support federal and private initiatives that provide venture capital in urban markets and minority communities.
Association of Electrical Contractors Holiday Party
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WHEN:
Sunday December 13th
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Russo’s On the Bay: 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach NY 11414
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Bradford Construction Holiday Party
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WHEN:
Wednesday December 16th
6 pm – 9 pm |
WHERE:
Staghorn Steakhouse: 315 West 36th Street (bet. 8th and 9th Ave) |
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Zetlin & DeChiara, LLP - Insurance Update for Design Professionals
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Current Challenges for Obtaining and Using Insurance
The current economic climate and the dynamic state of the industry continue to create significant changes for design professionals and the way in which they will grow and maintain their practices.
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Seating is limited. Register today by filling out the form below:
Click here to download the registration form.
Questions?
Call Whitney Murray at 212.682.6800
WHEN:
Thursday, January 21, 2010
8.00 am - 10.30 am
Breakfast will be served
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WHERE:
The McGraw-Hill Auditorium
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York City
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Take the Lead: Groundbreaking Women in Construction in Washington
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America's First Leadership Conference for Women in Construction.
A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
McGraw-Hill Construction, ENR and Architectural Record are proud to support the first leadership conference for women in the design and construction industry. Explore the leadership skills, experiences and strategies you will need to grow your position, your practice and your market power in today’s challenging construction industry.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
If you are a construction industry company owner, executive, project manager or rising through the ranks, you should plan to attend this special two-day program designed especially for you.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
Acquire the strategies and insights you need to lead in a changing industry.
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Two Day Conference
Before January 12th, 2010 - $395 (early registration)
After January 12th, 2010 - $450 |
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Pre Conference Workshops
Before January 12th, 2010 - FREE
After January 12th, 2010 - $120
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For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.groundbreakingwomen.com
WHEN:
February 25th, 2010
8.30 am - 8.00 pm
February 26th, 2010
7.00 am - 12.30 pm
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WHERE:
The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC
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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.
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