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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

  • Regulatory Compliance Consulting: Guidance on understanding and adhering to New York State and New York City MBE/WBE regulations and requirements.

  • Policy and Program Development: Assistance in developing and implementing diversity and inclusion policies and programs that align with MBE/WBE guidelines.

  • Supplier Diversity Programs

  • Supplier Diversity Program Design: Creating or enhancing supplier diversity programs to include MBE/WBE firms in the corporate supply chain.

  • 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

  • Corporate Training Workshops: Conducting workshops and seminars for corporate teams on the importance of diversity and inclusion, focusing on MBE/WBE initiatives.

  • 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

  • Procurement Policy Review and Optimization: Review existing procurement policies and practices to ensure they are conducive to MBE/WBE participation.

  • MBE/WBE firms and to encourage their participation.

  • 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

  • MBE/WBE utilization reports to New York State and City agencies.

  • 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

  • Joint Venture and Partnership Facilitation: Helping to establish strategic partnerships and joint ventures between non-MBE/WBE corporations and MBE/WBE firms.

  • Networking and Relationship Building: Facilitating connections with MBE/WBE businesses through networking events and business matchmaking sessions.


Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

  • Compliance Audits and Assessments: Conducting audits to assess and ensure ongoing compliance with MBE/WBE participation requirements.

  • Continuous Improvement Plans: Developing continuous improvement plans to enhance MBE/WBE participation and compliance strategies over time.


Advocacy and Liaison Services

  • 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.

  • 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.
 

 Address: 115 Broadway, New York, NY 10006

Phone: +1 917-538-2897

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