Legal Burns & McDonnell Targeted Over Alleged Broken Promise to Use MWBE Firms Lawsuit argues design-build firm kept work for itself under a $60M Seattle utility contract Scott Judy January 22, 2026 One Comment The Missouri-based design-build contractor refers to the plaintiff cybersecurity firm as a “potential subcontractor.”Read More
Interview Ten Minutes With David Cayemitte, CEO of Embrace Partners and the Minority Business Development Institute Aileen Cho December 30, 2025 No Comments Executive discusses launch of MBDI University and how he is empowering small firms with education and access to capital.Read More
Government Contracting Online Program Launched to Boost Skills, Bonding for Small and Disadvantaged Firms Aileen Cho December 30, 2025 No Comments Classes and consultations aim to transform small business owners into strong construction executives through a comprehensive curriculum.Read More
Diversity St. Louis Stops Certifying MBE and WBE Construction Contracts Mayor Cara Spencer says the city can't afford to lose federal funding as it strives to recover from a May tornado. Annemarie Mannion August 4, 2025 One Comment In halting Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goals, Mayor Cara Spencer cites new Trump administration rules that could withhold or cut funding for cities that offer such programs.Read More
Transportation US DOT Calls Its DBE Program 'Unconstitutional,' Asks Judge to Block Key Parts James Leggate May 29, 2025 No Comments The U.S. Dept. of Transportation is asking a judge to prevent it from using contract goals with race- or sex-based eligibility requirements.Read More
How Some MBEs Led Baltimore to Suspend a Prime Contractor Richard Korman July 17, 2023 No Comments Unpredictable contract scopes, lax MBE compliance records and chronic late pay can add to prime-sub tensions.Read More
Municipal Construction NYC Comptroller Recommends M/WBE Contracting Reform James Leggate March 6, 2023 No Comments Share of city agency awards to minority- and women-owned business enterprises lags behind city goals, says the NYC comptroller’s office.Read More
Infrastructure Projects Should Include More Minority- and Women-Owned Contractors Wendell R. Stemley March 21, 2018 No Comments New infrastructure funding models should not sweep aside participation by minority- and women-owned contracting firmsRead More