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Houston Hispanic Chamber urges pause and deeper review of proposed MWBE changes
Summary
Leaders representing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce asked Houston council members to delay implementing proposed changes to the city's MWBE program, saying a rapid transition risks leaving smaller firms behind and urging more stakeholder engagement and transparency.
Houston business leaders and council members pressed the City Council on March 31 to slow changes to the city's minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) program and to take more time for outreach and technical fixes.
The request came during public comment from Dr. Laura Murillo of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who told the council that "without a proper structure, just rolling them into another program, they will absolutely get lost and will not be able to compete with more established companies in this city." The exchange followed presentations and questions from elected officials including Mayor Pro Tem Kasik Statham and Council Member Kamen.
Why it matters: The MWBE program…
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