Kansas City Demands MWBE Comeback?!?

Fun fact . . .

One of the main sources for a recent public radio update on this sketchy premise is the report's dad. Still, credit to them for admitting as much. 

But more importantly . . .

Anybody who has ACTUALLY covered this topic must admit longstanding complaints about this program from a litany of minority contractors who argue that the process was rigged by bigger biz using front companies faves unfairly. 

Either way . . . Here's the latest installment of local newsies attempting to report on something they might not understand . . . 

Check-it:  

"The city council approved a plan to repeal the city’s 45-year-old Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program after a lawsuit from Missouri’s attorney general alleged discrimination against white men. Business owners want input on the new small-business program meant to replace it."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Kansas City ends a construction equality program. Business owners want a say on a new one

Veterans added to new Minority and Women Business Enterprise plans for Kansas City

The Kansas City Council voted unanimously to expand its Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program to include veteran-owned businesses for large municipal contracts.

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