Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Weekend February 13th, 9:15am-10:30am
Empire State Convention Center
Meeting Room 6 This workshop will discuss challenges that MWBEs face participating in the State's government procurement process. It will provide a robust discussion about what is required for Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), capital access, and large contracting (multi-billion dollar) deals. You will get a chance to discuss this issue with experts who have perspectives from multiple angles. Additionally, there will be discussion around opportunities and resources that can help address obstacles, especially with the 30% participation goal. Sponsors:
Assemblymember Crystal People-Stokes
State Senator James Sanders, Jr.
Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte
Assemblymember Michael Blake Speakers:
Alphonso David, Counsel to Governor Cuomo
Lourdes Zapata, Executive Director, Division of Minority and Women's Business Development Empire State Development Corporation Panelists:
Tunisha Walker, Moderator (Capalino)
Jonnel Doris (NY Governor's Office of Storm Recovery)
Michael Clay (DASNY)
Michael Garner (MTA)
Maya Wiley (Mayor's Office, NYC)
Suzanne Veira, (SCA)
Janique S. Curry (Erie State Medical Center)
Joseph Coello (NYSAM)
Gary LaBarbera, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York
Bertha Lewis, The Black Institute
Larry English, Transportation Consortium of Airport Operators