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GOSR encourages Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) to participate in the rebuilding of New York from Hurricanes Lee and Irene and Superstorm Sandy by promoting economic and contracting opportunities. For purposes of procurement, GOSR follows the New York State established overall participation goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE). This program has been developed pursuant to generally accepted principles and applicable state and federal regulations.

GOSR Supplemental Contract Opportunities

For assistance identifying statewide opportunities within GOSR:

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TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN JOB FAIR 2016 – Thursday, June 23 Time: 5:30 – 8PM at Brookhaven Town Hall 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 FREE Admission for Job Seekers! Bring Your Resume and Be Ready to Talk to Prospective Employers! 2016 Graduates Welcome! BUSINESSES: A great way for Brookhaven employers to post job opportunities! Call the Office of Economic Development to Reserve Your Recruitment Table Now! Only $100! 631-451-6563 Visit: JobHaven.org

With business ownership on the rise and over 2 million small businesses across the state, New York’s small business industry is not only a rapidly growing one, it’s a competitive one. Furthermore, this administration has set aggressive goals, including a commitment to award more than $16 billion to MWBEs over the next decade. City & State’s 2016 On Small Business Forum will bring together over 200 government officials, small business professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators and C-Level executives from across the state. The event will provide opportunities to mingle, connect and start the meaningful conversations that can drive your business forward….

A Platform for Buyers, Suppliers, Investors, and Exporters to Network and Get Resources/Assistance.

• One-on-One meetings
• 20 U.S. Government Agencies
• 14 NY Organizations who serve Businesses

FREE to attend
Thursday, May 5, 2016
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
@
Federal Plaza Conference Center
26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor, New York, NY – 10278

Please register before Friday, April 29th to be on the security list