MWBE News & Events: February 2019

TWG Construction Hosts Connection @South Side Event

On January 17, 2019, Indianapolis-based TWG Construction held its second ‘Meet the Developer’ event at the SpringHill Suites’ Southside Works location. In spite of the weather not being on its best behavior, 37 individuals attended the event. Attendees had an opportunity to meet TWG’s project team, network with other attendees and meet URA volunteers.

TWG teamed with Cooks Catering, a local MWBE catering company, to provide refreshments for the event. This was Cooks Catering’s second opportunity to work with TWG. The first was in November 2018 when TWG held its first ‘Meet the Developer’ event for this project.

“Thank you to everyone from the URA that came out to support the xBE job fair for our Connection @ South Side development. We were pleased with the large turnout and made introductions with a number of talented xBE groups. We look forward to taking the project out to bid in the coming months and continuing our relationship with the URA’s MWBE Program.” -Tyler Bowers, development analyst with TWG Development

Upcoming Networking Events

Connections: A Black History Month Networking Event

Ever dreamed of starting your own business, or looking for the opportunity to grow? The URA can connect you to the resources you need.

Join the URA on February 21, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. to learn about URA programs available, talk to our business loan recipients firsthand, and meet URA staff to learn about resources and opportunities. Registration is free. Please RSVP via Eventbrite.

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MWDBE Governmental Committee 2019 Conference

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Women Business Enterprise (WBE): Building Beyond the Walls 

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Other Notable MWBE Events

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

 

March 2019 Training Opportunities 

BizFIT Small Business & Entrepreneurial Training Program

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Contractor & Consultant Training at CoLab18

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MWBE Out and About

MWBE team members Lisa Moses and Emily Pontarelli will be attending Councilman Rev. Ricky Burgess’ Town Hall Community Meetings:

• Larimer - February 5, at 6 p.m. at the Kingsley Association (Lisa Moses)
• Homewood - February 7, at 6 p.m. at a location *TBD (Emily Pontarelli)
• East Hills - February 12, at 6 p.m. at a location *TBD (Emily Pontarelli)

*For information on TBD locations, contact Councilman Rev. Ricky Burgess’ office at 412.255.2137