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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><em><strong>From the Desk of </strong></em></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Dormitory Authority for the State of New York (DASNY)</strong></span><br><br></div>
<div>DASNY has developed a web-based system that provides MWS-BE subcontractors and suppliers with the opportunity to connect with prime bidders. These subcontractors and suppliers can view open opportunities through the web-based Plan Purchase Holders List. They can then indicate their interest on a project by completing an electronic information sheet that enables prime contractors to contact them as the prime contractors develop their bids. To indicate your interest, go to <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GE6WpJqwzN3No5CkblqwMfUBK479EXEvbT40Ln3djP-JOD7kc4ojaZ0jnSrWfJFh_J9d4m8XcslEWFs6xOl-OJN64RQM3KVZdBKwIdiTFX1ng1AEVjxq5rT2FdDRG8i3PzCQ2Is2EPsHqMN0X34yqqE=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://dasny.org/construc/bidops/03c2.php" target="_blank">dasny.org/construc/bidops/03c2.php</a>.</div>
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<div style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Currently, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey needs regional businesses to help it complete a multitude of multimillion-dollar public works projects, including: continued development of the World Trade Center site, new PATH rail cars and signal system, and development of the Central Terminal Building at LaGuardia Airport and Delta's terminal redevelopment at John F. Kennedy. To view open solicitations, visit </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbt5ECRNMIk_r0ej8NsMuZqHD9oYQtpPGAmCZUu02hd7Zskk8KOaDd2Wd3I7LruHJp0-No835W3b8aj34_ANUwZB0pDrfLhviqb-lFz283cDZqHL8gJ6sQDWr3ElYLTPGaRSqlIcvUEZnz8YKnYNiieWrMqqzYyzygdsK6SNl3t4K_NRuKZQ-lYQ==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.panynj.gov/business-opportunities/bid-proposal-advertisements.html" target="_blank">panynj.gov/business-opportunities/bid-proposal-advertisements.html</a></div>
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<div><span>For general inquiries, contact the Port Authority at 212-435-4600 or <a href="mailto:paprocure@panynj.gov">paprocure@panynj.gov</a>.<br><br><div><span>
<div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>LaGuardia Redevelopment Program</strong></span><br><br>Opportunities for New York State MWBEs</div>
</span></div><div><span>The Program will include the demolition of the existing Central Terminal Building and associated infrastructure and the construction of a new 1.3 million square foot, 35 gate terminal building; a new aeronautical ramp; frontage roads that will serve the new terminal; a new central heating and refrigeration plant; and other utilities and site improvements. The second half of the new unified terminal is expected to be developed by Delta Air Lines, beginning its redevelopment of its terminals on a parallel track. This program is run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ("PANYNJ").</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>To visit the LaGuardia Gateway Partners and for additional information, please go to: </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBb0s3B5rWqlLCQ07eJVy_J0v27IyVS_tUphp4WWcfAo39R_Yxy1AQ-W2YL4YUDVpBWgpjKSZzFQ_fJdIhFmTurKNmMjsWc44WNjWZWGGn0GDnTcWxnyEmWp-BU2BD8i6C2&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://laguardiagatewaypartners.com/" target="_blank">http://laguardiagatewaypartners.com/</a> </div><div><span><br>To visit the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Program site, please go to: </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbJ85r3W9N2tgVyGQ0o7XmehaX8WXUjGoEy1Tak5y_X-cIgxR5wM6CpSETItC_aNb5o166svfSy9q_SB-8Mp6Paje2QBx6Ppy2j7-bWrqQQ_4kuEkOhfH4TS1536T_mBTnSnJqcogWowY=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://www.panynj.gov/airports/lgareimagined/" target="_blank">http://www.panynj.gov/airports/lgareimagined/ </a> </div><div><span><br>Contracting opportunities for MWBEs may be found through a variety of sources, including:<br><br></span></div><div><span>The New York State Contract Reporter: </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbTB62JoOdszMPwjV2bAU-aBcA9YftsUVoDex__eKrECF5Db4Oaa6-2gnSlls7vA7HpnJkOL2LbPW0ToURXZk-s9TjyuLFZsTBJHUZP0v7fIQ=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.nyscr.gov" target="_blank">www.nyscr.gov</a><br><br></div><div><span>LaGuardia Gateway Partners: </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbqB84Vfb-ooqdghBOeyG8_vNSyzuuSz9nlaSTBhVhWQAWUFL2Kv4U4fQMEkX8gnGFyOe6Z1psaQCjaBfpkeAErsoL7Yejx4f_LdLVjYar75a2UStFYsyssaIT34ggSD6e2s0mFrRFnajY9q-8e2Vanw==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://laguardiagatewaypartners.com/opportunities/" target="_blank">http://laguardiagatewaypartners.com/opportunities/ </a><br><br></div><div><span>The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Procurement Department: <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbt5ECRNMIk_r0ej8NsMuZqHD9oYQtpPGAmCZUu02hd7Zskk8KOaDd2Wd3I7LruHJp0-No835W3b8aj34_ANUwZB0pDrfLhviqb-lFz283cDZqHL8gJ6sQDWr3ElYLTPGaRSqlIcvUEZnz8YKnYNiieWrMqqzYyzygdsK6SNl3t4K_NRuKZQ-lYQ==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://www.panynj.gov/business-opportunities/bid-proposal-advertisements.html" target="_blank">http://www.panynj.gov/business-opportunities/bid-proposal-advertisements.html</a><br><br><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Transformational Redesign of New York Penn Station</strong></div><div><span><br>Governor Andrew M. Cuomo kicked off the first phase of the transformational redesign of New York Penn Station and the historic James A. Farley Post Office. Governor Cuomo, alongside Empire State Development, Amtrak and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, issued a joint solicitation to developers for the redevelopment, design and construction of the these two facilities as part of the Empire Station Complex - a world-class transportation hub, complete with significant passenger improvements and best-in-class amenities, to dramatically improve the overall passenger experience.<br><br></span></div><div><span>The joint solicitation includes a Request for Proposals for the Farley Building, and a Request for Expressions of Interest/Request for Qualifications for New York Penn Station. Applications are available on ESD's website (</span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbXI1q2pOS9D3lHgO6eggye0GH0BzeVbLMmCug3saJ3awapw34VG-ZhMYYxwG2kKfzG9DKsXAx7TCmC1coMFA1s3MnIJvAbJJOFwmDejJaQQI=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://on.ny.gov/1ON23Rd" target="_blank">http://on.ny.gov/1ON23Rd</a>)<span>. Responses were due by April 22, 2016. </span></div><div><span>Artistic renderings of the proposed redevelopment are available at this website: <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbcRbwwumyJHPZO2xtEX8qX_vc5blg0WPgfC0BpGzbkmd-qwTkqilioTGOZq2ToxusdBXFNNNv-L2ewTol3w90Evn15Z18078Z0M3FprNjVuo=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://bit.ly/1JuUq2A" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1JuUq2A</a>. Successful respondents to the solicitations will be required to commit to a 30% Minority<span>-</span> and Women-owned Business Enterprises goal, which should include, but not be limited to, opportunities for MWBEs to serve as primary contractors, subcontractors, and other business opportunities relating to each project.</span></div><br><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><span>
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The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking to evaluate and pre-qualify a list of contractors to take advantage of the opportunity to work on non-complex general construction site work associated with the construction and reconstruction of DPR parks and playgrounds not to exceed $3 million. You can access the PQL form <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbCueDRjAzK5eF8xlresJm16bzNLSyT5A6HbDAQp4x5L4WT1NquRaEGYc4Nn9RxI4Dn-FoEp7dIOAApiIJIcl2Zqo-m27LFslukltvHlFEluEwzmf5ukfiY39QTJbXqohKgzonp7ScgK4BDX28KDPnYtexYUudYtv1it4LtKn4ShIVyn4BHuu9ZA==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="document" ref="ACCOUNT.DOCUMENT.1513" alt="http://files.ctctcdn.com/4339298e001/08c4ff95-36fa-48d4-a764-6d88e34688f1.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>Office of the State Comptroller</strong></span><span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8i-7KKMeLz-BhJYs7ypYq-R6fgxV3zzgmGoXfzdgqoqNmYbKS5Fd8zBcqUHvsigklaUzMrWfNR6L377DoEWdXOk9VJSYkvN63LktKhX9o3uRM_32axMHcdoWb5J2Hm7BpFgLQnMpyKu4=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://osc.state.ny.us/procurement/mwbe.htm" target="_blank">Click here for the website</a></span></div>
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<div><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development</span><br></strong></div>
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<div><span><br><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>New York State Contract System</strong></span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8qexGt7hcJkFqq3F44Rzkk-DJuzMUH9gN_1s86zI2ABdh2KfP9Y4skyoJPWwTyv6D9F6L3kelxSNpZ6pxQmdaOOmjWDUeZwYAvMKvMPLlJaNY6hrbrrQMMg==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.ny.newnycontracts.com" target="_blank">www.ny.newnycontracts.com</a><br>Provides a directory for all MWBE's in the state.</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>New York State Contract Reporter</strong></span><span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8we4WX7mfUnACJwET8r_WREdmio-JBK0n4yiLTAcj2r-xNmGOs6wYR4UOu3_W9evk3bZigr58O5t3l7KMvgGBxUO83_YOITVVJvIrw62iyyM=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.nyscr.ny.gov" target="_blank">www.nyscr.ny.gov</a><br> NYS' official source of contracting opportunities</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>NYC Department of Small Business Services</strong></span></div>
<div><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8fdyzO4C4VfZ8Xrt6dp-XOCsPpOMaMBNHw4TUqtw48EC0fBTQPHO2NXGSmCv-N-1kGzSV60E27nzw6lMxKReMwzeowXeVl_gn_PP-qA7JeOejcKJJAIYJl3TqPN0LJK4YoUVRn813fD1URY6aB0nM2eIUKQ_6z5jbfzKrNoBr3MHynk_W-N56Cw==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/summary/certification.shtml" target="_blank">Click here for the Website</a><span><br>MWBE Certification in NYC</span></div>
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<div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>CUNY/CUCF</strong></div>
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<div><span>Procurement Opportunities in CUNY</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>City of Westchester</strong></span><span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8MX9_QWHm6x0MRChy2FxJWvFYHQh2fgLLcBWCoDuiEJJJg6cPP8uJO3JtbiTDs868lRkUqI3XgCVLPsHXmD-271nEEvkP7DuQyoOS_YLGrNZDQTQedVojIA==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://mwbe.westchestergov.com/" target="_blank">mwbe.westchestergov.com/</a><br>City of Westchester's MWBE Program</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>Erie County Equal Employment Opportunity</strong></span><span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD88sKbcYhyHntog3GZAxE17pCqevpZ_aaoTllNxdWltVbSTIYpQ187sYfl9m-AbOTM3bFBNza08QbC_XC_H7-IQhtqV4X5Uug0g6VdJ86qH7DoC-TzAJQvrs-W724bDuJJaANsyt_e32KxyPaef3McEp-lX04A8LMx&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www2.erie.gov/eeo/index.php?q=mbewbe-resources" target="_blank">Click here for the website</a> </span></div>
<div><span>Erie County's MWBE Certification process in Erie County.</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>City of Syracuse</strong></span><span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8cicjoBBySzc2-eohQJ4WCzuJre1mCgR1kGYqJnRmurZqPxlMQxDWKE9Zfr1DcNGLgKtNTdTkRiCtqztcHUjwcqwDdQGYt_IfR94In7oIThNPLuwjLWP6Hjr8RUphdK28&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://syrgov.net/supplier_diversity.aspx" target="_blank">syrgov.net/supplier_diversity.aspx</a><br>City of Syracuse's MWBE Participation Program.</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>City of Rochester</strong></span><span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8opxq0yD4QUAUVuLokyko9q1ewXOCjP9kTwpGJb4AR0K4736FoaZoOlf91pGfwWO9SYX-OY9wZTM2hTg2AXxFiEf6RKd0lgwVibjtIQWNuIe5zA3Ex4yUGw0RIJjEQfXB&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.cityofrochester.gov/mwbe/" target="_blank">http://www.cityofrochester.gov/mwbe/</a><br></span></div>
<div><span>City of Rochester's MWBE Utilization Plan.</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>City of Albany</strong></span><span><br> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GF8-M84GdMD8b9wXAcLhxzAwyi2PX0FJ4ja_dmX1zLBHyXhIytd5Mvucx4jhsfKHSv0LZ2kGsUKRowtycbHPV1dqLEYuYCXB4_plQqCIcubXtDysc2ZbMaMqdrvQ8Nes09pXGcZ115THCWODo5_9sWW3U9kN-IyhG3RN8g7RwdSycXRrgPmYONLWYHMQSv6iWzLJ4BlX-B-MwG4-apkjvXRdxeshlYMPGuIQhJyvOoFF&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/HumanResources/MinorityWomenOwnedBusinessEnterprises.aspx" target="_blank">Click here for Website</a></span></div>
<div><span>City of Albany's MWBE Participation Program.</span></div>
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<div style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>City of Ithaca</strong></div>
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<div>Cornell University's MWBE Program<br></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><em><strong><span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial">About the Chairwoman</span></strong></em></div>
<br><div><span><strong>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte</strong> represents the 42nd Assembly District in the New York State Assembly representing Brooklyn communities of Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She is currently the <strong>Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)</strong>, and serves on the following committees: Housing, Government Operations, Economic Development, Small Businesses, Banks and Social Services. She is also the <strong>Vice Chair of the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators </strong>and serves on<strong> Governor Cuomo's Domestic Violence Advisory Council. </strong></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td>
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<div style="font-size: 12pt;">As Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, my goal is to have my ear to the ground and introduce responsive and meaningful legislation that will support and potentially transform the environment in which MWBEs conduct business.</div>
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<div style="font-size: 12pt;">Therefore, in this legislative session, I have committed myself to turning those conversations into action by introducing a comprehensive package of MWBE legislation.</div>
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<div style="font-size: 12pt;">The first piece of legislation that I introduced this year was A8700, which will require any locality or municipality that receives money from the state, and those business with which they work to attach an MWBE goal to their projects. Including this bill, I have introduced a total of thirteen pieces of legislation that I believe will benefit MWBEs and sub-contractors, in addition to <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbn3jkzleFEAc1_grD2vAxyLnaXXhrtm_H2Nnn-mpBg6CH04a9WPIRxpk5pBpt_g4obw7nwSjaQTOn5MVMKzIdhH2Ru5XqwPGSUH9xyEO9Pm9_OeLasQ_XEeX4Tb4eDl5vQTtS9s28mbi_5G2Z6bX0zudIzVXgy9VR0XEKQduzh_B7ctf_hseqbeitNPzYsaLRxYelPaznpzU9mthLDsEIKw1RrR9ycP5XHgw-6PlBCGDWg_xlHF9ya9vKY2YxpSwLGKvhj4TCy37dc9VdldJFGnEboDcm_CboPTeCNoHJ27rMhHoirH_MNR1nobYBtqoJzmgzi2zFbsW7vDMF2OfL4A==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08044&term=2015&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y" target="_blank">A8044A</a> that increases discretionary purchases to $200,000, which was passed by the Assembly.<br></div>
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<ul><li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>1) increased opportunities for MWBEs by attaching MWBE participation goals such as those entities receiving real estate tax exemptions, and for sole source contracting, </span></li></ul>
<ul><li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>2) increased resources to expand the pool of certified MWBEs such as appropriations for outreach, and a feasibility study on capacity building and mentorship programs, </span></li></ul>
<ul><li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>3) increased transparency and accountability such as the public sharing of data on MWBEs, companies who have received state contracts, and companies who have received waivers in regard to compliance with MWBE participation,</span></li></ul>
<ul><li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>4) the way in which prime contractors and subcontractors will be paid and reported on in regard to MWBE contractual relationships, which are primarily MWBEs, and</span></li></ul>
<ul><li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>5) the lifting of barriers such as the $3.5 million cap on net worth, which limits the capacity and growth of MWBEs.</span></li></ul>
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<div><strong> Rodneyse Bichotte</strong></div>
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<div><span>The State of New York (State) has contracted with Mason Tillman Associates Ltd. to determine how to best tailor's the State's contracting policies to meet the needs of small businesses and Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE).<br> <br> Your responses to this survey will assist Mason Tillman in determining the ability of small businesses, and MWBEs to contracting opportunities with the State agencies and authorities.<br> <br> Here is a link to our Survey: <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbpZBer6GJb_yTlwtrUUafP7eYW67MMqgZklWAmluxo4b3160Ut-Dv1MwgpyndCoXX0Q34huox617AQTOsj0D4Ykw15vfHAVTJnQDtxFUC2CI=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://svy.mk/27zqA5U" target="_blank">http://svy.mk/27zqA5U</a>. This link is uniquely tied to this survey and your email address. Please do not forward this message.<br> <br> Thank you in advance for your participation! If you have any questions or need further information, please call (519) 207-0082 or email <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="mailto:NYSDisparityStudy@mtaltd.com" linktype="1" target="_blank">NYSDisparityStudy@mtaltd.com</a>. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Wednesday, May 18, 2016</strong></span> </div>
6:00pm to 8:00pm<br>79 Alexander Avenue (b/t Bruckner Blvd. and East 132nd St., Suite 31-A<br>Bronx, NY<br><br><span>Launch of Veteran's Multicultural Chamber of Commerce and Global Latino Chamber of Commerce. Learn how to start your own business, how to obtain different types of loans and financing, and learn how to fix credit. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP call 718-742-0092, or email: <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="mailto:vetschamber@gmail.com" linktype="1" target="_blank">vetschamber@gmail.com</a>.</span><br><br></span></div>
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<div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Thursday, May 19, 2016</strong></div>
<div style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>8:00am - 11:00am</span></div>
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<div style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>The GCA is hosting a forum to provide unionized D/M/WBEs who specialize in heavy civil construction with the opportunity to network with its members who perform the majority of public infrastructure work in New York City and to learn about their upcoming subcontract and bid opportunities. Certified D/M/WBEs who work in the unionized heavy civil construction field should not miss this unique networking opportunity! Please RSVP by Monday, May 16th. To register please visit <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBby_JBLJ83CdBjSIFWfvC9CiibvHJ8_JfsC_l4RKUtmxRv5Fy2nOS4ImM5JWOjBtX1zlBlCQwdGn16oQkW8Lpt4rdsgctsFGEpzXgJagUW-foZAx25n_BOaxqrFR3pm6m-F_Qf5zptcxbBS0bw5WHRiw==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://www.spectrumpcc.com/0516GCA/evite-rsvp.html" target="_blank">http://www.spectrumpcc.com/0516GCA/evite-rsvp.html</a><br><br><div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Brooklyn Hispanic Chamber of Commerce</strong></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Thursday, May 19, 2016</strong></span> </div>6:00pm - 9:00pm<br>30 Flatbush Avenue, Ground Floor (b/t Nevins and Livingston)<br>Brooklyn, NY<br><br>The Keynote Speaker will be the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity from Small Business Services - Kim Hardy. Please RSVP directly to the Chamber <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="mailto:brooklynhcc@aol.com" linktype="1" target="_blank">brooklynhcc@aol.com</a>.<br><br><br><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Small Business Services (SBS) Procurement Fair</strong></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Tuesday, May 24 - Manhattan</strong></span> </div>BNY Mellon<br> 101 Barclay Street<br>(Enter from Murray Street)<br>New York, NY<br>9am - 2pm <br><br>There is no cost. Please ensure you bring a valid Government issued ID. You will not be permitted to enter without appropriate identification. In order to expedite the registration process, please limit your possessions. You will need to be screened prior to entry into the building. This event is only open to certified MWBEs and registration may now be closed. </span></div>
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<div style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Procurement Opportunity Luncheon</strong></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Thursday, May 26, 2016</strong></div>
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<div style="font-size: 12pt;"><span>Mr. Nino Campos, Senior Director of Corporate Supplier Diversity Oracle, will talk about how MWBE's can do business with the Oracle Corporation and the goods and services they buy on a regular basis from outside businesses like yours. To purchase your tickets online, visit <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBb3fA1j1VdMgarZtTr45XKhfEC45-TYNML2CZqOF-EJv4BVMWMc_KvXsMpCgQsUWabK8XJUt5V-9yXSa4KSLlHutpQ8PSSdKHjrVF6I54oYDE=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://nmbc.org/home" target="_blank">www. NMBC.org</a>, click on to make a contribution or send checks to 100 Church Street, Suite 800, New York, NY 10007. Make checks payable to NMBC, Inc. Mailed registrations should be sent by May 20th or emailed to </span> <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="mailto:John.Robinson@nmbc.org" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">John.Robinson@nmbc.org</a><span>.</span></div>
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<div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Thursday, May 26th</strong></div>
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<div style="font-size: 12pt;">State Senator Leroy Comrie and Councilman I. Daneek Miller in partnership with First Jamaica Community and Urban Development Corporation and Greater Jamaica Development Corporation present this networking fair to increase opportunities for subcontractors to obtain contracts to help their businesses grow. To RSVP email: <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="mailto:undefinedmlewis@gjdc.org" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">mlewis@gjdc.org</a> or call 718-291-0282, extension 117.</div>
<div> <br><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>MTA Conference on Contract Opportunities</strong></div><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Wednesday, June 1</strong></div><div>7:30am - 12:00pm</div><div>CUNY Graduate Center</div><div>365 Fifth Avenue</div><div>New York, NY</div><div> </div><div>Join the MTA's Operating Agencies as they present their new $27 Billion Capital Plan. Learn more about the right contract opportunities for you.</div><div> </div><div>For primes and MWBEs, there is a host of new opportunities. Through our Small Business Development Program, MTAs goal is to award SBDP Contracts totaling more than $300 million. For more information, email <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="mailto:kgobins@sacks.comundefined" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">kgobins@sacks.com</a>.</div><div> </div><div>To register, please visit: <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbNWQx_O9i6hIxLrmLCthReIeLzGo2-Yl1lZcFJS7zYPUJadX6yt19x6_z95LEcbV_fo87mnxr_vYIcHaOlxGw5alyuS3g1BvmJfdG1wzba7HgQmfdGo2ZkbYYhW1v872xOAoWAhhFrXymJjGnOYX3BraI9qdZtqH3&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://diversityagenda.com/2016mtaconference/register.html" target="_blank">http://diversityagenda.com/2016mtaconference/register.html</a> </div> <br><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>On Small Business</strong> </div><div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>June 7th, 2016</strong></span> </div><span>8am - 12pm</span><br>New York University<br>Eisner & Lubin Auditorium </div>
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<div><span>NYSDOT Region 4<br> 1530 Jefferson Road<br>Rochester, NY<br><br><div><span>Orientation is designed to assist firms with doing business with the New York State DOT (<span>NYSDOT) </span>and is open to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), as well as Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Topics include: </span><span>Introduction to NYSDOT</span><span>, </span><span>Understanding NAICS & Work Codes</span><span>, </span><span>Navigating the NYSDOT Website & Accessing the NYS Contract Reporter</span><span>, and </span>
<div><span>Understanding the Pre-Bid and Pre-Award Process. For more information, please contact Anthony Miles, <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbFyxn3bx-qZk8GzC95d3O51vjAxm867hZp7JIr4p115uehUsjkooASOCwRUUohzsZpTLGaU_YaGHmeFaVMo4FZi2BjAO5VQ89pHCxtfyn05U=&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://amiles@mhm-cpa.com" target="_blank">amiles@mhm-cpa.com</a>, or 866-486-8859. </span></div>
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<div>This year Empire State Development's Division of Minority and Women's Business Development will host the NYS Regional Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Opportunities EXPO series in five regions. The MWBE Opportunities EXPOs will bring together State agencies/ to provide MWBE firms with local networking opportunities. The two remaining meetings are listed below. To register for a 2016 NYS Regional MWBE Opportunities EXPO event, visit <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GHEGzsPfybJNr5kLhYF8_Inc-Kq69RLVfIYiMfThUQRo-NAZqqPl4ySrDZ1FZ9IiMSB0SLe35SYxwcCIwLfAz-WC832BqlwjcPFof37Mzzm8vIzGbVv2cVB_KIQbOrWgUg==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://www.esd.ny.gov/MWBE.html" target="_blank">http://www.esd.ny.gov/MWBE.html</a> .</div>
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<div style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Department of Design and Construction (DDC)<br><br></strong></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Consultants Open House</strong></div>
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<div>9am-11am<br>30-30 Thomson Avenue (entrance on 30th Place), Atrium<br>Long Island City, NY 11101<br><br>The New York City Department of Design and Construction cordially invites you and your members to attend our Consultants Open house. DDC will introduce its Project Pipeline as well as highlight new contract processes and procedures. Check-in begins at 8am. Visit <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbwL_pbIRghmMuGMrjJ2emjVd59RU9Um6Q6f4ZNroyrjBcZv2psfYzYOBhePqs3C4Qyxj1NOtFAGAdUEQ9q2maOYBCCdJKKuVg3j8Br7hiedtl8-xVDmZ-iTg2ZxVHYFwumbg00HUeBA5gFjOWgXE1FzSBmm7bImMdiOQCrMLWpo3uTWlDtW2R9RfcsQtoU9gmshUcxaIsQcs-ORQgFmH_xgn6Y4uFchjZ&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-department-of-design-construction-consultants-open-house-tickets-24625798426" target="_blank">here </a>to register. <br><br><div><span>
<div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong><span>Annual MWBE Networking Event</span><br>September 13, 2016 <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For more information click <a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbPodfRf5CpTOmjs9EXVzaeMrRv9UsDjhSu2q5qfDI0wwR-8StEJp0U-Z8m3kzIWBR9HrEPiCE7XNsXJpG4zxv-pJ0KLkLSYZbtmCV770VrIGaYPV_JbyXo21QLCKgHGS6QM60Q_oEyYVYsbnDGCOcJw==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" shape="rect" linktype="1" alt="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/mwbe/mwbe-events.page" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></div>
</span></div> <br><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>CUNY - CUF</strong> </span></div><div style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>August 2016</strong><br><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">More information to follow</span> </div></div>
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<div style="font-size: 12pt;">For more upcoming events throughout the City and State please click</div>
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<div style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 12pt;">Since the beginning of session several pieces of MWBE legislation have been introduced:<br><br><div><strong><span style="color: #3fbce0; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><a style="color: rgb(63, 188, 224); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001P0g8Qg2Gwxo6Utvx5XaX21zv2LkhHZ56MGy9slOMXzpd7tx-8dm3GDHQDoNTjNBbn3jkzleFEAc1_grD2vAxyLnaXXhrtm_H2Nnn-mpBg6CH04a9WPIRxpk5pBpt_g4obw7nwSjaQTOn5MVMKzIdhH2Ru5XqwPGSUH9xyEO9Pm9_OeLasQ_XEeX4Tb4eDl5vQTtS9s28mbi_5G2Z6bX0zudIzVXgy9VR0XEKQduzh_B7ctf_hseqbeitNPzYsaLRxYelPaznpzU9mthLDsEIKw1RrR9ycP5XHgw-6PlBCGDWg_xlHF9ya9vKY2YxpSwLGKvhj4TCy37dc9VdldJFGnEboDcm_CboPTeCNoHJ27rMhHoirH_MNR1nobYBtqoJzmgzi2zFbsW7vDMF2OfL4A==&c=peYLhFbhtCw9I_WZ9BGBFbhxJg8j80ixXx6waecOtJfGClQN1AhNLA==&ch=NelClpxtkM_CwNtwD0fl77zhmZzTjIg5dBjwKMpxlfFGKptPoB61oQ==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08044&term=2015&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y" target="_blank">A8044-A </a></strong>The purpose of the bill is to increases the city's MWBE discretionary spending of the small-purchase threshold from $100,000 to $200,000, allow MWBE status to be a factor in "best value" awards, establish capacity building programs for the benefit of state or local MWBE-certified firms doing business in New York City, and permit pre-qualified lists for purchase contracts in addition to public works contracts.</div><br></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> developers that are able to claim certain tax credits, abatements, and exemptions to attach a MWBE goal to their project.</span></div>
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