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Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Other Energy, Utilities, State, Local, Alternative Energy, Energy, Maritime, Transport, SBMT, Ecosystem, Business development, Wind, Commerce, Inflation, Empire Wind, South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, Veteran, NYCEDC, BCTC, Partnership, Grid Systems, BOND, MWBE, OSW, Woman, Project Labor Agreement, Workforce, General Electric, Economic development, Empire State, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Integration, Skanska, Housing, New Yorker, Health, PLA, Environment, Greater New York, Empire, NYCHA, Renewable energy

The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.

Key Points: 
  • The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.
  • This first-of-its-kind PLA for Equinor is a commitment to building SBMT responsibly with the help of New York’s highly skilled union construction workforce.
  • “As the hub for Empire Wind, SBMT will play a transformational role in the development of the offshore wind industry and deliver more than renewable energy generated off New York’s shores.
  • The local union affiliates represent approximately 100,000 union construction workers in the New York City region.

Celebrating Wellness: Holistic Re-Leaf Unveils its New Cannabis Dispensary in Rockaway, NJ

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Comprehension, Medicine, Minority, Education, Knowledge, Holism, University, MWBE, University of Kansas, Cannabis, Drug

Sherry Hundal, a Denville native, opened Holistic Re-Leaf with the goal of combining conventional wellness with innovative cannabis solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Sherry Hundal, a Denville native, opened Holistic Re-Leaf with the goal of combining conventional wellness with innovative cannabis solutions.
  • Customers of Holistic Re-Leaf may look forward to an experience that promotes knowledge, comprehension, and responsible use, in addition to premium cannabis products.
  • The staff at Holistic Re-Leaf is committed to helping our customers understand the many advantages that cannabis can provide.
  • Experience the Holistic Re-Leaf difference and start on a journey toward better wellness and holistic health.

Harlem School of the Arts Dedicates Dance Wing to Former Board of Directors Member, Janice Savin Williams

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Love, Women's History Month, Woman, Education, Dance, St. Nicholas Avenue, City, Strength, Partnership, Adviser, The Council, Tufts University, HSA, Partner, MWBE, Health, Supreme court, Student, Film industry

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Women's History Month and the organization's 60th anniversary, the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) will honor former board member Janice Savin Williams by dedicating the Dance Wing of its 37,000-square-foot facility on St. Nicholas Avenue – The Janice Savin Williams Dance Wing. The event will take place on Thursday, March 7th in recognition of her years of service as Vice Chair and Secretary of HSA's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Women's History Month and the organization's 60th anniversary, the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) will honor former board member Janice Savin Williams by dedicating the Dance Wing of its 37,000-square-foot facility on St. Nicholas Avenue – The Janice Savin Williams Dance Wing.
  • The event will take place on Thursday, March 7th in recognition of her years of service as Vice Chair and Secretary of HSA's Board of Directors.
  • Janice Savin Williams is a significant part of the organization's history.
  • Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Janice Savin Williams was educated in the United States and received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Medford, MA.

Minority Business Development Institute (MBDI) Celebrates Industry Pillars, and Support for Diverse Businesses at Inaugural Gala, and Announces 2024 Plans

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
CRA, Parity, Senior, Woman, Traveler, Education, SVP, MBDI, DASNY, Diversity, NYPA, Gala, History, MWBE, Organization, Leanne, Flagstar Bank, TCG, Community service, AECOM, Community, Insurance, Watt, Management

Highlights of the inaugural event included MBDI recognizing 42 MWBE and SDVOB business owners, to whom MBDI awarded full tuition scholarships for an advanced leadership development program sponsored by The Travelers.

Key Points: 
  • Highlights of the inaugural event included MBDI recognizing 42 MWBE and SDVOB business owners, to whom MBDI awarded full tuition scholarships for an advanced leadership development program sponsored by The Travelers.
  • We could not have grown to deliver millions in scope safely and successfully within our first 2 years of starting without the support of MBDI."
  • Banks may now accrue "Community Service" by donating to non-profits like MBDI that "provide technical assistance to qualifying small businesses."
  • "This grant paired with MBDI's program embodies advancement, parity and opportunity to help entrepreneurs in skilled trades grow their business."

Woman-Owned IT & Cyber Firm Awarded MWBE Innovation Award at NYS Forum

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Empire State Development Corporation, State, ESD, Empire, MWBE, Management

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alpha Ridge Inc. (AlphaRidge), a leading MWBE-certified firm in IT and cybersecurity, proudly announces its achievement of the MWBE Innovation Award at the 2023 New York State MWBE Forum. This accolade underscores the firm's innovative contributions to the technology sector.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alpha Ridge Inc. (AlphaRidge), a leading MWBE-certified firm in IT and cybersecurity, proudly announces its achievement of the MWBE Innovation Award at the 2023 New York State MWBE Forum.
  • The award, a symbol of AlphaRidge's commitment to diversity and excellence, was presented at the forum in Albany in November.
  • Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "Empire State Development proudly recognizes AlphaRidge with our MWBE Innovation Award for their trailblazing work in IT and cyber security.
  • Nearly $3 billion in State contracts were awarded to MWBE firms during the 2023 Fiscal Year, and nearly $29 billion in State contracts have been awarded to MWBEs since 2011.

Gilbane Building Company Promotes Brian Malanchuk to Business Leader in Maryland

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Partnership, Growth, House, School, The Baltimore Sun, SPG, Risk, Clarkson University, Gilbane Building Company, MWBE, Management

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the second-largest contractor in Greater Baltimore at over $450M annually, and a leading global builder, is pleased to announce that Brian Malanchuk has been named business leader of its Maryland office. In this new role, Malanchuk will oversee the day-to-day operations and growth of Gilbane in Maryland. He will focus on building a workplace culture that fosters the development of high-performing teams that deliver world-class facilities for Gilbane's clients. Malanchuk succeeds Ted Holt, who, in 2023, took an expanded role overseeing the Maryland and Washington DC metro areas. Gilbane's Washington, DC office is led by Tyler Swartzwelder.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the second-largest contractor in Greater Baltimore at over $450M annually, and a leading global builder, is pleased to announce that Brian Malanchuk has been named business leader of its Maryland office.
  • In this new role, Malanchuk will oversee the day-to-day operations and growth of Gilbane in Maryland.
  • Malanchuk succeeds Ted Holt, who, in 2023, took an expanded role overseeing the Maryland and Washington DC metro areas.
  • A 20-year industry veteran, Malanchuk joined Gilbane in 2014 and has spent the last 10 years with clients across the state of Maryland.

Flagstar Bank Grants MBDI $100,000 to Support Diverse Contractor Education

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Minority group, Woman, Learning management system, Flagstar Bank, Parity, Curriculum, Flagstar, MWBE

"We are driven to help people take charge and thrive," said Beverly Meek, community reinvestment act director for the bank.

Key Points: 
  • "We are driven to help people take charge and thrive," said Beverly Meek, community reinvestment act director for the bank.
  • "This grant paired with MBDI's program embodies advancement, parity and opportunity to help entrepreneurs in skilled trades grow their business."
  • David Cayemitte, who founded MBDI, added, "We are grateful for Flagstar's faith in MBDI.
  • We are excited that MBDI and Flagstar's goals align so well to improve MWBE and SDVOB businesses."

Community Offshore Wind Awarded NYSERDA Offtake Contract to Develop 1.3 GW of Offshore Wind for New York

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Cooperative research and development agreement, United Nations Ocean Conference, BOEM, NYISO, United Way, Farm, Parent, State, Workforce, Carbon, Wind, General Electric, Fishery, RWE, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, National Grid, Research, Bureau, NOAA, MWBE, Growth, GE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Partnership, New Yorker, Minority business enterprise, Economic development, European Fusion Development Agreement, Climate change, Investment, Today, NYSERDA, Renewable energy, Gulf of Mexico

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture of RWE and National Grid Ventures, was provisionally awarded a 1.3 gigawatt (GW) offtake contract as part of the state's third solicitation for offshore wind.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture of RWE and National Grid Ventures, was provisionally awarded a 1.3 gigawatt (GW) offtake contract as part of the state's third solicitation for offshore wind.
  • The project awarded by NYSERDA will interconnect into Brooklyn, New York to deliver new offshore wind capacity.
  • Doug Perkins, President and Project Director of Community Offshore Wind: "Community Offshore Wind will propel New York toward its ambitious climate and clean energy goals, while cementing the state as a hub for the continued development of offshore wind in the Northeast.
  • As part of the offtake award from NYSERDA, Community Offshore Wind will play a significant role in strengthening the domestic supply chain.

First Minority-Owned Wholesale Insurance Broker Secures WSIA Membership

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Insurance, Corporate America, Business development, Education, History, Movement, MWBE, Certification, DE, Head, AXIS Capital, MBE, Management, Embrace, WSIA

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MBE certified Embrace Partners, Inc. ("Embrace"), a tech-driven wholesale property casualty insurance broker, managing general underwriter, and consulting firm focused on DE&I in construction and insurance, made history today announcing that they have secured membership in the prestigious Wholesale Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MBE certified Embrace Partners, Inc. ("Embrace"), a tech-driven wholesale property casualty insurance broker, managing general underwriter, and consulting firm focused on DE&I in construction and insurance, made history today announcing that they have secured membership in the prestigious Wholesale Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA).
  • Liz Duncan-Gilmour, Chief Strategy Officer for Embrace discussed the importance of Embrace's membership in WSIA: "The Embrace induction to WSIA marks a major step toward making the insurance industry more inclusive.
  • The WSIA is a world-class member service organization representing the entirety of the wholesale, specialty, and surplus lines industry.
  • WSIA Membership facilitates access to industry data, networking, education, and talent recruitment and development, positioning Embrace to compete head-on with other major national wholesale agencies.

SunPower Invests in America's Clean Energy Transition with Three New Grants

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Workforce, SunPower, Sacramento metropolitan area, Education, Woman, GRID Alternatives, MWBE, Organization, Humanity, STEM, SEI, Renewable energy

RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading residential solar technology and energy services provider, today announced three new grant programs to ensure solar benefits all Americans. These grants are funded by SunPower Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, with the intent to foster an equitable clean energy transition.

Key Points: 
  • These grants are funded by SunPower Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, with the intent to foster an equitable clean energy transition.
  • "A livable climate is a fundamental human right which relies on the adoption of clean energy solutions.
  • SunPower Foundation invests in projects that move us closer to a solar-for-all future and mitigate climate change in a meaningful way."
  • Since inception, SunPower Foundation has awarded over $1 million in grants to expand access to solar.