NYC DOT Champions Equity in Contracting

NYC DOT Champions Equity in Contracting

Photos courtesy: DOT Press Dept The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) on September 15, 2025 hosted its Fourth Annual “Doing Business with DOT” event, shining a spotlight on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and their role in shaping the city’s infrastructure and future. The event, streamed live, gathered entrepreneurs, city leaders, […]

How Will DEI Bans Affect U.S. Small Businesses?

How Will DEI Bans Affect U.S. Small Businesses?

By Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services  Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. The executive orders issued during Trump’s first week of office in late January end all federal DEI and affirmative action programs; equity-related grants and contracts; and prior equal […]