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In 2021 Port Houston launched a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise (MWBE) initiative to compliment and expand on the accomplishments of the successful small business program. The new umbrella, Business Equity, is more than a procurement program it is an organizational commitment and investment to serving the local business community.
Port Houston is excited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Business Equity initiative. We want to thank you for your continued support throughout this year and let you know there is plenty more to come. We are positioning Port Houston as the
region’s go-to resource for business development and improving the utilization of diverse businesses. Contact the Business Equity team today for more information at BusinessEquity@porthouston.com
Highlights for 2022:
Total of 1,436 S/MWBEs, of these 1,040 are enrolled MWBEs (72%)
157 newly enrolled MWBEs in one year
Awarded $58M to MWBEs for Port Houston projects
49 graduates of the OpPORTunity U program since 2021
MWBE Wins:
Xennex, a local Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) technology solutions firm, was awarded $1.7M and nominated for the SBA Houston District Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award.
Siebert Williams Shank & Co, an MBE company, chosen by Port Houston as lead underwriter for $400M bond issuance.
Grammer Construction, a MBE company and McCarthy Partner Development Program participant, has secured contracts with McCarthy to work on Port Houston projects.
DM Electrical and Construction, a MBE company, graduated from the Tellepsen + Port Houston Business Proficiency program and secured a contract with Tellepsen upon completion of the program.
Three OpPORTtunity U graduates, SD Candy Company, Visual AV LLC, and DTI A-Group/McCory Engineering Company secured contracts with Port Houston and partner firms.
Watch the video below to hear from Executive Director Roger Guenther on the progress we have made and where Business Equity is headed.
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Roger Guenther Talks About Port Houston's S/MWBE Initiative
It’s hard to believe that one year ago Port Houston launched the Business Equity initiative. This initiative provides resources to small, minority- and woman-owned businesses (S/MWBE) seeking to grow and participate in Port Houston procurement and contracting processes. Hear from Executive Director Roger Guenther on the progress we have made and where the program is headed.
Are you currently enrolled in our Business Equity Program, but haven’t updated your records? Update your records in our system today so you don’t miss out on key opportunities to grow your business.
Tell a friend or colleague about the unique opportunities Port Houston's Business Equity program has to offer.
-Connect with business owners and expand your network
-Learn about government procurements and the application process
-Unique mentorship program
-Industry-specific programming and training opportunities