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Volume I, Issue 48 - Week of December 30, 2009
As our year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the tremendous accomplishments that our industry has experienced. This year has been challenging for many companies that have been forced to consolidate and reorganize. But 2009 also put a start to PLAs, Green building and other initiatives that will continue growing through 2010.
We look forward to expanding our roster of services and planning many exciting networking events for our members. We will also encourage women’s leadership by organizing and participating in learning events like the Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference, taking place in Washington, DC on February 25-26, 2010. We will continue to actively participate in the dialogue with state policymakers and contribute to legislative processes, working to build a better future for Minority and Women Business Enterprises.
The WBCFYI will return in 2010. We wish you and your families a safe and joyous holiday season and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
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A Career and a Movement, Summed Up in One Word
12/25/2009 - Source: Boston.com
IT IS ONE OF those moments when I feel like a time traveler. I look out the airplane window and watch a young woman on the tarmac directing our jet to its gate. As she waves the signals, I fall into a silent, familiar reverie: “I remember when.’’
What I remember, of course, is a time when no woman would have been hired for this “man’s job.’’ What I remember is when my generation opened the door for hers. If I talked to her about the old days, I wonder, would she listen as politely as if I were talking about walking four miles in the snow to school?
Women Small Business Credit Needs
12/14/2009 - Source: Ahorre.com
The recession and credit squeeze have been tough on all businesses, but women may face even more challenges in accessing capital, according to some New Jersey business owners and advisers. Yet even in a credit-constrained environment, women have a number of options to help them obtain the funds needed to sustain or expand their enterprises.
Has Stimulus Spending Dissed Minority Contractors?
12/15/2009 - Source: The Infrastructurist
The word is out that distribution of stimulus money for transportation projects has been alarmingly absent for minority- and women-owned businesses
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.
Democrats Put Off Some Difficult Issues Until 2010
12/15/2009 - Source: The New York Times
Faced with a shortage of time and an abundance of disagreement, Congressional Democrats are pushing fights over an increase in the federal debt limit and several other tough issues into 2010.
Washington Minority Businesses Not Getting Stimulus Funds
12/19/2009 - Source: New America Media
Chamber of Commerce officials and business owners say that federal stimulus money has not been effective in helping minority-owned businesses in Washington, even though $5.4 billion has been awarded to the state, according to the website recovery.gov.
For First Time, Minority Vote Was a Majority
12/25/2009 - Source: The New York Times
Much of the focus on the results of last month’s New York City elections was on Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s small victory margin, despite the more than $102 million he spent to secure a third term. But the elections also produced a seismic political shift that so far has gone largely unnoticed: Black, Hispanic and Asian residents made up a majority of voters in a citywide race for the first time.
A Bank Idea, With Ancient Roots, for Helping Small Businesses
12/23/2009 - Source: The New York Times
To this day, Bart Mitchell is not entirely sure he knows what a merchant bank is. “I guess I think of it as the old-fashioned banker who takes the time to listen to his customer’s needs and help them solve their problems,” he said.
Wall Street Ends Shortened Session at New 2009 Highs
12/24/2009 - Source: Daily News Los Angeles
Stocks finished a holiday-shortened session at new highs for the year following positive reports on unemployment and durable goods orders.
Another Chance for Small Business Loans?
12/21/2009 - Source: The Wall Street Journal
When President Barack Obama met with banking CEOs earlier this week, he urged them to "take a third and fourth look" at small businesses that they had rejected for loans during the year. The question is, will the banks follow through?
Gallery of Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs
12/18/2009 - Source: CNNMoney.com
Check out the gallery of Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs.
Sandwhich Shop Hoisted Into Place At WTC Site
A Subway sandwhich shop housed in a shipping container was hoisted into place at the World Trade Center site yesterday.
Latitude One Targets Small Business With Small Space
12/11/2009 - Source: South Florida Business Journal
Latitude One, in Miami’s Brickell Avenue neighborhood, is targeting small business and international executives with furnished suites as small as 100 square feet and a la carte services.
Three Indicators Give Encouraging Signs For U.S. Economy
12/29/2009 - Source: New Jersey Newsroom
The United States has received a triple-dose of encouraging news on consumer confidence, business hiring, and home prices that suggests a fledgling economic recovery is gaining traction.
Community First Services
The Twenty-Fifth Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Awards Luncheon
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Support the Team
That is “Building a More Perfect Union”
Honorees include John Liu, New York City Comptroller-Elect; Thomas P. DiNapoli
New York State Comptroller; Cheryl Willis, NY1 Anchor; Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Borough President; Marian Wright-Edelman, Founder and President, The Children’s Defense Fund; David A. Paterson, New York State Governor; Rodney Dickinson, Entrepreneur; Xavier Dominicis, Vice President, Rent-A-Center; Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA All Star
CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises
Click here to download the Event Package with Details
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WHEN:
Monday, January 18, 2010
1:00pm
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WHERE:
Co-op City Community Center |
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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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The National Leadership Conference for Women in Construction.
A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
McGraw-Hill Construction, ENR and Architectural Record are proud to support a national 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
 Take the NEW LEADER SURVEY. Click Here.
The results of this survey will be reported in a special supplement to be published by McGraw Hill Construction’s ENR in Spring, 2010.
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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SBA Business Development Training
U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Business Development Programs
Small Business Outreach
Evening and Daytime Sessions are available.
Click here for DATES and TIMES.
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Procurement Opportunities
Shiavone Construction Co. LLC
Project: WTC 264.595 - PATH Hall and Transit Hall Construction
Location: Manhattan, NY
Bid Due Date: 1/14/10
Project Goal: 17% M/WBE
Click here for complete bid information.
Plaza Construction Corporation
Construction Request - Request M/WBE Participation
Project: WTC-264/Word Trade Center Path Hall
Location: Manhattan, NY
Bid Due Date: 1/11/10
Must be Certified with and Qualified by the Port Authority.
Click here for complete bid information.
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