For solid and consistent business success in a competitive construction market, it’s vital that you remain aware of statistics and data. These recent findings highlight the state of construction around Texas and our nation, which will prove valuable in your decision-making when it comes to partnerships, certifications, and expansion efforts. Whether you are a general…
SERJobs has become the leader and set a high standard for workforce development organizations. Through its comprehensive service model, strong employer and community partnerships, and diverse group of stakeholders, they continue to expand its footprint in the community. A five-year partner with SERJobs, MCA Communications, Inc. remains active and diligent in collaborating with SERJobs to…
Enhancing the HAS-OBO’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion According to the latest figures (2022) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), there are 3,110,293 (3.1 million) small businesses in Texas. Small businesses are looking for lucrative opportunities to grow, expand, and contribute to the stimulation of our local economy. The Office of Business Opportunity…
Bringing Innovative Strategies To Supplier Diversity Programs The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) is unwavering in taking action to bringkey corporate leaders together across industries for solutions, leaving an impactful footprint as it pushes growthfor Minority Business Enterprises and drives excellence in supplier diversity and supplier development. Though there has been growth in the…
Bexar County’s Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department (SBED), led by Renee Watson, continues its concerted effort to connect small businesses with billions of dollars in contracting opportunities. One of the SBED’s initiatives serving Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Owners (SMWVBO) is its annual Bexar County Business Conference held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider In keeping with METRO’s commitment to providing contracting opportunities to all businesses, on September 22, 2022, METRO’s Board of Directors adopted a Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VOBE) Program and a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) Program. These new programs are in addition to the existing and successful Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and…
The 2022 EXPO Provides MBEs With Opportunities for EXPOnential Growth By Subcontractors USA News Provider Under the leadership of President Ingrid M. Robinson, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) continues to combat the challenges MBEs face with a commitment to seeing these businesses succeed.Since its founding in 1973, this nonprofit organization has remained a…
Providing a Pathway for Minorities to Succeed in the Construction Industry According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, Non-Hispanic Blacks held 5.1% of construction jobs, compared with their 11.8-percent share of total employment. Recent information from Zippia highlights that 6.2% of all construction workers are women, while 93.8% are men. The most…
Texas is home to 3 million businesses with 99.8% of those being small businesses, and 1.25 million are women-owned (Texas Governor’s Commission for Women). Recent statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau highlight veteran-owned businesses made up about 5.9% (337,934) of all businesses, with an estimated $947.7 billion in receipts, approximately 3.9 million employees, and about…
Since its founding in 1983 in Houston, Texas, MCA Communications, Inc. (MCA) has sustained a solid track record of completing high-profile projects with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service. This award-winning design-build technology integrator firm specializes in network cabling infrastructure, audiovisual installations, wireless solutions, and security solutions for schools, hospitals, corporate buildings, and…
Brothers & Brothers Utility Services LLC (BBUS) is a recognizable and well-respected name across America in the electric and utility fields, delivering safe and quality work across America. With highly skilled and trained professionals, the company’s mission is to keep solidarity, integrity, and safety at the forefront of the utility industry. Under the vision of…
From March 28 to April 1, Houston Airports joined Mayor Sylvester Turner and a City delegation on a “Houston Week” marketing campaign in Mexico to reinforce Houston’s position as the top city for global trade, tourism, business, and leisure travel from Mexico. Mario Diaz, Houston Airports Director, Luis Avilés, Sr. Executive, Air Service Development, and…
Acclaimed as one of the largest community colleges in the nation, the Houston Community College System (HCC) is also acclaimed for being impactful as a champion for the small business community. In addition to HCC’s various programs and efforts for small businesses, the Small Business Development Program (SBDP) remains an award-winning program within HCC, driving…
A disparity study determines whether a government entity, either in the past or currently, engages in exclusionary practices in the solicitation and award of contracts to minority, women‐owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs). This study can help determine if there is disparity between the availability of firms and the utilization of those firms in its…
COVID-19 has wrought unprecedented challenges that have and continue to affect us in profoundly different ways…
According to recent statistics via Zippia, the most common ethnicity among general contractors is White, which makes up 77.5% of all general contractors…
According to recent statistics via Zippia, the most common ethnicity among general contractors is White, which makes up 77.5% of all general contractors…
Subcontractors USA-TEXAS takes great pride and pleasure highlighting those top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses.
Subcontractors USA-TEXAS takes great pride and pleasure highlighting those top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses.
Subcontractors USA-TEXAS takes great pride and pleasure highlighting those top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses.
