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
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
Diversity and Inclusion Keast & Hood Achieves National Woman-Owned Enterprise Status Philadelphia-based structural engineer known for historic preservation is in its third generation of owners Justin Rice June 10, 2022 One Comment Philadelphia-based structural engineer known for historic preservation is in its third generation of owners.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