Tag: Minority Business Enterprise Program
Not everyone is sold on McKee’s plan to boost MBE program
AFTER THE STATE last year exceeded the minimum requirements for awarding government contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to...
Providence looks to improve its MBE contracting program
Leroy Belona thought certifying his Providence construction company through the state’s Minority Business Enterprise program would open the door to more opportunities.
But in the...
Everybody’s Business: Declaring minority status wasn’t an easy decision for Metz
(Editor’s note: This is the 21st installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each are asked their views on...
Report: Providence metro has 4th lowest share of minority-owned businesses in...
PROVIDENCE – Greater Providence has the fourth-lowest share of minority-owned businesses relative to its minority population among major metropolitan areas nationwide, according to new...
Everybody’s Business: He has a distaste for ‘minority’ label
Gabriel Varga | BlueSkies Construction & Design LLC
(Editor’s note: This is the 13th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and...
