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Stringer called for a chief diversity officer in every city agency, stronger building code enforcement, and procurement time frames.
September 28
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In 2016, the NYC Comptroller’s Office awarded more than 30% of underwriter contracts to MWBEs.
July 16
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Mayor Bill de Blasio raised both the goal for contract awards to minority and women owned businesses and the amount the firms can borrow.
May 30
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Attendees at the NYC Comptroller’s MWBE University program were introduced to the Build NYC Resource Corp.'s bond program.
May 24
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Eloner Habtezghi was named managing director in its corporate finance and capital markets division focusing on energy, power and natural resources.
February 13
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Three banks are providing a revolving loan fund of $40 million to two New York City programs that help minority and women-owned business enterprises.
February 12 -
Known as “MWBE University,” Comptroller Scott Stringer's series of workshops is designed for such businesses to obtain certification and navigate the procurement process.
January 29
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill expanding the contract process to put the city closer to par with New York State.
January 2
