MWBE News and Events for January 2020

New Year Reminder

Want to meet with the URA’s MWBE Program Office? We host office hours! To schedule an appointment email mwbe@ura.org or call 412.255.6566. We look forward to meeting with you!

Business Opportunities

• As part of the August Wilson House RFP opportunity, there is a MANDATORY Pre-bid Meeting, scheduled for January 24 at 9 a.m. at the August Wilson House - 1727 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
  
  
  
  
• Attend the Lower Hill Redevelopment Project Community Meeting on January 28 to learn about upcoming MWBE and workforce opportunities.
  
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• On January 29, URA Deputy Executive Director Diamonte Walker will be speaking at a Google Digital Coaches workshop: Positioning Yourself for B2B Contracts. 
  
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• The City is requesting contractor proposals for the City Cuts senior lawn-cutting program.

SAVE THE DATE

Get Ready, Get Set…..GO!
19th Annual MWDBE Governmental Committee Business Conference

Thursday, March 5, 2020
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Rivers Casino

Upcoming Events: Check out these calendars!

• African American Chamber of Commerce
• Chatham University’s Women’s Business Center
• Diversity Business Resource Center

MWBE Out and About

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - Lisa Moses and Paul Martinchich will be providing attendees of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Engineering Outreach (SPEO) event with an overview of upcoming opportunities with the URA. (Location: Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, 337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)