M/WBE Compliance
Our MBE/WBE Compliance Consulting Services are specifically designed to assist non-corporations in navigating the complexities of New York State and City diversity regulations, ensuring compliance while fostering meaningful inclusion in their supply chains.
We offer a comprehensive suite of services including:
Compliance Strategy and Policy Development
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Regulatory Compliance Consulting: Guidance on understanding and adhering to New York State and New York City MBE/WBE regulations and requirements.
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Policy and Program Development: Assistance in developing and implementing diversity and inclusion policies and programs that align with MBE/WBE guidelines.
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Supplier Diversity Programs
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Supplier Diversity Program Design: Creating or enhancing supplier diversity programs to include MBE/WBE firms in the corporate supply chain.
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Vendor Sourcing and Evaluation: Identifying qualified MBE/WBE vendors and suppliers and assisting in the evaluation and selection process.
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Diversity and Inclusion Training
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Corporate Training Workshops: Conducting workshops and seminars for corporate teams on the importance of diversity and inclusion, focusing on MBE/WBE initiatives.
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Supplier Diversity Training: Providing training for procurement and supply chain teams on effective strategies for working with MBE/WBE suppliers.
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Procurement Process Optimization
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Procurement Policy Review and Optimization: Review existing procurement policies and practices to ensure they are conducive to MBE/WBE participation.
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MBE/WBE firms and to encourage their participation.
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Bid and Contract Assistance: Helping to structure bids and contracts to be more accessible to MBE/WBE firms and to encourage their participation.
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Certification and Documentation Support
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MBE/WBE utilization reports to New York State and City agencies.
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MBE/WBE Utilization Reporting: Assisting with the preparation and submission of requird documentation and Record-Keeping: Advising on best practices for maintaining documentation and records related to MBE/WBE participation and compliance.
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Strategic Partnership Development
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Joint Venture and Partnership Facilitation: Helping to establish strategic partnerships and joint ventures between non-MBE/WBE corporations and MBE/WBE firms.
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Networking and Relationship Building: Facilitating connections with MBE/WBE businesses through networking events and business matchmaking sessions.
Compliance Monitoring and Auditing
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Compliance Audits and Assessments: Conducting audits to assess and ensure ongoing compliance with MBE/WBE participation requirements.
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Continuous Improvement Plans: Developing continuous improvement plans to enhance MBE/WBE participation and compliance strategies over time.
Advocacy and Liaison Services
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Government Liaison Services: Acting as a liaison between the corporation and government agencies overseeing MBE/WBE programs to address compliance issues and advocate for fair practices.
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Industry Best Practices: Providing insights into industry best practices and benchmarks for successful MBE/WBE program implementation.
Our goal is to not only ensure your compliance with MBE/WBE regulations but also to help you build a more inclusive, competitive, and socially responsible business. Let us help you turn diversity and inclusion goals into actionable, measurable outcomes that drive growth and innovation in your corporation.