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Feeling a sense of belonging in the workplace is key to feeling valued and appreciated. When people feel like they are part of a community where they are valued, they gain a sense of purpose. In a recent post, Heidi DeBenedetti, the Chief Operating Officer from Gilbane Building Company, shared, "We believe that inclusion drives innovation, collaboration, and strengthens our work culture. Construction Inclusion Week is an opportunity for us all to reflect on our practices, learn from each other, and commit to making lasting changes." Contact one of our construction industry experts today to learn how companies like Skanska and Gilbane are expanding their DEI initiatives and leveraging B2Gnow Supplier Diversity Software to meet their goals:?https://lnkd.in/gjkxPyKG #b2gnowcares #supplierdiversity #belonging #constructioninclusionweek

We’re excited to kick off Construction Inclusion Week and to stand alongside our industry leaders in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the #ConstructionIndustry. Today’s theme is all about?Commitment & Accountability. It’s one thing to set DEI goals and build inclusive environments, but true progress happens when commitment is paired with accountability. By tracking results, holding teams responsible for their DEI goals, and addressing disparities, the construction industry can create more inclusive, innovative, and high-performing workplaces. We are proud to spotlight B2Gnow clients like?Sundt Construction and?Dellbrook | JKS, who are committed to using B2Gnow to achieve their supplier diversity goals and create equitable business opportunities. Want to learn how B2Gnow can help your organization? Contact our supplier diversity experts today:?https://lnkd.in/gjkxPyKG #b2gnowcares #supplierdiversity #commitmentandaccountability #constructioninclusionweek

?? Kudos to B2Gnow customer Metropolitan Transportation Authority! Last week, MTA and Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investment of $6.5 billion to 7.5 billion into underserved businesses as part of the agency’s 2025-2029 capital plan, with the funding going towards state certified minority and women-owned business enterprises, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. ?? Key Highlights: ? MTA exceeded its MWBE participation goal (30%) four years in a row ? $813.5M awarded to 500 MWBEs in 2023, accounting for 37% of all contracts ? $5 billion commitment to local hiring contracts over five years ? 350 new businesses to be added to the Small Business Mentoring Program ? 300 new DBEs to be certified ??? Great work to the entire MTA team, leading by example and creating meaningful work and business opportunities that benefit the communities it serves. Lourdes Zapata Ray Burke Read the full article here ?? https://lnkd.in/grWzJEAT #supplierDiversity #MWBE #DBE #MTA #SmallBusiness #InclusiveEconomy #NYC

?? Day 3 at ACCA NTI 2024?was action-packed and full of energy! Justin Talbot-Stern's session on?Project Specific Goal Setting?was a hit, engaging attendees with expert insights into: - The?goal-setting process?for agencies - Key?challenges and legal complexities?surrounding project-specific goals - Strategies to?demystify the process?and train agencies to create more?legal and defensible?goals ?? We also passed out and quickly ran out of our 2024 edition?Goal Setting t-shirt! ?? Afterward, we tossed fish with attendees and embraced "fishy" fun at Pike's Market, even lending a hand to the local fishermen! We ended the night dancing with ACCA attendees at?Bell Harbor Conference Center. Thank you to everyone who joined us for another unforgettable day!??? ?? #B2Gnow #ACCA #NTI2024 #GoalSetting #PikesMarket #Networking #SeattleVibes

?? Day 2 at American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) NTI 2024?was a huge success! We had a?standing room only?session with Jorge Sigler of B2Gnow and Yolanda Fields from the The School District of Palm Beach County presenting on?Enhancing Vendor Engagement: Strategies for Effective Outreach and Events. In the session, we shared: - Best practices and strategies that agencies nationwide are using to?diversify and maximize?their pool of certified vendors, while uplifting the communities they serve -The unique differences among agencies present, but emphasized where their?missions overlap -Showcased opportunities for collaboration that can further benefit our communities and drive inclusive growth Our?limited edition Seattle B2Gnow t-shirt?giveaway was a hit, we ran out in no time!??? Plus, our specialty giveaways, supporting the local Seattle community, were a perfect addition to our?Pike's Market?and?Seattle Coffee Booth?themes, co-hosted by B2Gnow and eComply. We capped off the day enjoying the sunset at?Fisherman’s Pier?with amazing seafood and great conversation with Ana Hernandez from Sundt Construction. Thank you to everyone who made Day 2 unforgettable! ?#B2Gnow #ACCA #NTI2024 #VendorEngagement #SeattleVibes #Networking #OutreachEvents

?? Day 1 at American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) NTI 2024?was off to an amazing start! It was incredible reconnecting with our clients and the many new and familiar faces in the business diversity space while hosting a fantastic Happy Hour. We were honored to have Mayor Lori Lightfoot of the City of Chicago join us for an evening filled with cheers, great conversations, and powerful networking! ? A special shout-out to all the amazing organizations and leaders who made the night unforgettable: Joseph Lee & Fahad Beg with the City of Indianapolis, Phyllis Douglas with DeKalb County Government, Megan Handle, Maghan Strachan with Montana Department of Transportation, Colette Holt, Karen Egner with Hoffman Construction Company, Alexis Serrano Castro with Denver RTD, Gabrielle Rivers with Dragados USA, Inc., as well as representatives from the City of Chicago, City of Houston, City and County of Denver, Skanska, and so many more. Thank you all for being a part of this incredible night! Here's to a great ACCA NTI 2024! ?#B2Gnow #ACCA #NTI2024 #Networking #VendorEngagement #Leadership

?? We’re thrilled to congratulate B2Gnow customer Kiewit for winning the prestigious 2024 Build America Grand Award for the Central 70 Project! Your hard work and dedication exemplify what it means to build a better America.? ? Recognized at the AGC Build America Awards, the Baldwin Group America Awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions. The Baldwin Group Build America winners excel in the areas of: state-of-the-art advancement, project management, innovation in construction techniques or materials, safety record, client service, community relations, environmental sensitivity, and partnering excellence. ? Congratulations!?? #BuildAmerica #Kiewit #ConstructionExcellence #AGC #supplierdiversity #construction?Colorado Department of Transportation Chris Caron https://lnkd.in/dxajf4MS.

?? Exciting News! ?? B2Gnow is proud to be a?Platinum Sponsor?at ACCA in?Seattle, WA?for another exciting year! Join us for an action-packed event with sessions you won’t want to miss, plus some?hook-worthy?surprises at our booth inspired by Pike’s Market!?? ?? Sessions to Check Out: 145 Enhancing Vendor Engagement: Strategies for Effective Outreach & Events?with Jorge Sigler and Yolanda Fields with The School District of Palm Beach County ?? 10/1 | 2:00-3:30 PM 510 Project-Specific Goal Setting - Fundamentals, Hands-On Process, and Typical Challenges?with Justin Talbot-Stern ?? 10/2 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM ? Stop by our booth for interactive experiences, exclusive giveaways, and a little Pike’s Market fish fun! We can’t wait to?catch?up with you there! #ACCAB2Gnow #VendorEngagement #ProjectGoals #ComplianceMastery #dbe #mwbe #supplierdiversity #laborcompliance #NTI2024 #ACCA

?? Exciting Upgrade Alert!??? Introducing the enhanced?Personal Net Worth (PNW) Module?from B2Gnow!??? Say goodbye to paperwork and errors! Our new PNW module?digitizes applications?and?automates calculations, simplifying certification submission and review for vendors and agencies alike. Key Benefits: - Complies with the new 2024 USDOT DBE/ACDBE rule change - Digitized PNW forms for faster submissions - Automatic calculations to prevent errors - Secure multi-owner data handling - Easy progress tracking and real-time notifications Streamline your process, eliminate delays, and ensure full compliance with the latest USDOT regulations! Want to learn more? Check out our latest blog post for a full breakdown of the new PNW Cap updates: https://lnkd.in/gZ2p4FvQ Speak with an expert today?and see how the PNW module can work for you:?https://lnkd.in/gjkxPyKG #B2Gnow #PNWModule #DigitalSolutions #VendorSuccess #ComplianceMadeEasy #DBE #ACDBE #USDOT #RequestADemo

A big thank you to NASAO - National Association of State Aviation Officials for having us as a sponsor at last week’s event in Pittsburgh, PA! It was a pleasure to connect with so many of our current clients and have meaningful conversations with organizations like Nebraska Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, Illinois Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Transportation, State of Nevada, and New York City Department of Transportation. Our grant management software for aviation allows state departments of transportation to benefit from an efficient, cloud-based solution that simplifies federal reporting requirements and facilitates automated grant and asset management processes for granting and pass-through government transportation agencies. A special shoutout to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities team of Troy LaRue, Jodi Gould, MBA, C.M., ACE, and Andrew Warner for their insightful presentation on the Alaska Aviation System Plan (AASP) tool, created by B2Gnow's BlackCat team. Your continued trust in our collaboration means so much to us, and we're excited to keep building strong partnerships! Lastly, we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have great conversations with our valued clients, including Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Georgia Department of Transportation, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Transportation, WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Florida Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Transportation, and Utah Department of Transportation. Thank you, NASAO, for providing such a great event, bringing together so many great organizations under one roof! #NASAO #AASP #BlackCatProduct #B2Gnow #DOT #PittsburghEvent #Aviation