Staff Recommends Library Architect

Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi with Holzman Moss get preliminary nod

"...Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 22.40% MBE and 14.30% WBE subconsultant participation...."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Firestorm: Still Burning?

Minority contracting could be the meat of dispute between city manager and Hispanic leaders

"...his remarks at a news conference called by Council Member Sheryl Cole and colleagues on Monday "to encourage a..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• In other Austin-enviro news, City Council Member Lee Leffingwell held a press conference March 8 announcing..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

Faulty Files at the City's Minority Business Department

Auditor's report: City's SMBR has operated with faulty info

"...certification agency that processes certification of Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) for the City of..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Numbers Not Adding Up for City's Small and Minority Business Department

Problems with certification plaguing the office

"...certification agency that processes certification of Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) for the City of..."

Feb. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

May Declares for Place 2

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce prez files to replace Alvarez

"...Surrounded by chips, salsa, and supporters, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Eliza May made her desire to..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

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Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...which created the task force, and appointed former Council Member Bill Spelman to chair it, back in 2001 --..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The City Council considers ways to strengthen Austin's Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program, which awards contracts for city work to businesses owned by minorities and women.

"...of the first orders of business, according to Council Member Gus Garcia's office, will be the commissioning of a..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...excavation. Despite these limitations, SMBR awarded the company three numbered codes -- 280, 285, and 287 -- all referring..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

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