(BALTIMORE – April 26, 2023) – Let Robert Harrington tell it, there is something for MBEs to be grateful for: the unbundling of City contracts. “The City is going to take multimillion-dollar contracts and break them down into smaller contracts so that small and women businesses can bid on contracts,” said Harrington, CEO of RE Harrington, a major underground utility company based in Baltimore. Harrington added, “For over 15 years, I have been lobbying the City to make this happen.” Yesterday’s “Meet the Primes” business contracting event is an annual effort by the City of Baltimore’s Department of Public Works…

(WASHINGTON, DC – April 25, 2023) – Our inaugural BEA Solutions Summit in March brought together decision-makers from business, government, and philanthropy to build consensus on the leading solutions to advance work, wages, and wealth across the Black community. Click here to see highlights from the Summit’s action-oriented panels and sessions. The Summit highlighted research, on-the-ground solutions, and insights from prominent leaders such as Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambassador Susan Rice, Ariel Investments Founder John Rogers, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, author Heather McGhee, and former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. We are grateful to our Summit sponsors Deloitte, Bank of America, Capital…

Brought to you by Reid CDC Reid CDC was birthed from the vision of Reid Temple A.M.E. Church’s Pastor, Dr. Lee P. Washington, for an empowered, At-Large Church and from his passion for the people of God to live holistic prosperous lives. Reid CDC is a faith-based social entrepreneurship and economic development corporation that serves Prince George’s County and the surrounding metropolitan area. We were established in 1994 and granted tax-exempt status as a 501c (3) organization in 1997.  Under the direction of the organization’s Senior Management, Board of Directors, Advisors, and consultants, Reid CDC has provided training and development…

Meet Over 80 Top Companies Reserve Your Space Now No Cost to Attend the Business Showcase Expo Business Showcase Expo Friday, May 12, 2023 7:30am – 12:30pm at Martin’s West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244 Select Here to See List of Participating Top Prime Companies

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You’re cordially welcome to join DPW- Office of Boards and Commission (OBC) … “Face-Time with Primes” Come Connect with City and State Agencies; Prime Consultants and Contractors for Contracting Opportunities…. Welcoming Small, Local, Disadvantaged and Women-Owned  Businesses. The Mayor’s new Unbundling Initiative – Update Please RSVP by April 17, 2023, @ Obc.Consultants@baltimorecity.gov or Obc.Contractors@baltimorecity.gov

HoodFellas Bistro & Catering HoodFellas is an African American-owned company headquartered in Baltimore, MD, managing several hospitality brands. Established in 2019 HoodFellas is dedicated to producing quality food that feeds your soul and giving back to the community through their workforce development program. CHASING YOUR DREAMS HoodFellas has partnered with Chasing Your Dreams to give back to our community through our workforce development program. VISIT WEBSITE: CHASING YOUR DREAMS

NESTLED IN DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE Next Phaze Cafe is your place for authentic Southern food. We put our heart and soul into our food with seasonings that “pop” in your mouth – Baltimore crab cakes, southern fried chicken, catfish fritters, collard greens, buttery cornbread, cheesy mac and cheese, and more. LEARN MORE

(BALTIMORE – March 22, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Labor today announced that 63 Maryland employers have received grant awards from the $15 million Jobs That Build Employer fund. Launched on October 14, 2022, the investment will help fund in-house support programs and payroll incentives to improve recruitment and training, as well as foster enduring employee retention for more than 2,600 workers. “Federal and state investment in construction and infrastructure projects has created tremendous demand for workers in Maryland’s post-pandemic economy,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. “Employers are finding that traditional strategies for building the talent pipeline, such as training and good wages,…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 22, 2023) – I’m looking forward to seeing those of you who will be attending our U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Women of Power “Power 50” Luncheon in partnership with AT&T on Thursday, March 23rd at the Salamander Hotel in Washington DC from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Salamander Hotels & Resorts is Black woman-owned by this year’s 2023 Global Trailblazer of the Year recipient Sheila Johnson. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Black HERstory” and we have a fantastic lineup of powerful speakers and special guests including 2023 Power 50 honoree Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, Michele T Ghee, and an intimate conversation with Tanya…