The Collaborative

08/20/2024

11/10/2023

Voting rights are in the line! Early voting ends tomorrow November 11. Election Day is November 18.

08/28/2023

"This bill empowers local leaders in New Orleans to uplift their community by providing opportunities to businesses that traditionally faced hardships. By setting aside contracts for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, we are fostering inclusivity and driving economic growth that benefits everyone." – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.

Watch now to learn more about the new state law, ACT No. 230, will impact small, minority and women-owned businesses in New Orleans.

Five years ago, the City of New Orleans completed the 2018 Disparity Study, which evaluated the spending, contracting patterns, and procurement practice of t...

08/28/2023

This summer, Governor John Bel Edwards signed Louisiana Act No. 230, a first-of-its-kind law for New Orleans that allows the city to set-aside up to 25% of city contracts for socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). This law ensures that for designated contracts, DBEs will be able to bid for work among themselves instead of against larger and prime contractors.

Please join the Collaborative as State Representative Delisha Boyd introduces ACT No. 230 to the New Orleans City Council Economic Development and Special Projects Committee.

What: Introduction of HB 224 now ACT No. 230 by State Representative Delisha Boyd to the New Orleans City Council Economic Development and Special Projects
When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10:00 A.M.
Where: New Orleans Council Chambers, 1300 Perdido St.

From there, discussion will begin regarding the creation a city program and policies around this groundbreaking new law.

For more information on Act No. 230, see: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=23RS&b=ACT230&sbi=y

For more information on the Collaborative, go to: www.thecollaborative504.org

03/13/2023

Councilmember Helena Moreno recently posted a video on her Instagram recognizing the hard work and dedication of The Collaborative in preparation for the Council vote on the City's DBE Score Card which passed unanimously on Thursday, March 9. View the Instagram video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/...

08/18/2022

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08/03/2022

Thank you to Councilmember At-Large Helena Moreno for inviting us to the New Orleans City Council’s Economic Development Committee meeting and for your willingness to work with us. We are excited to work with you and the NOLA City Council to create economic parity and equity for minority businesses.

08/01/2022

Tomorrow!!!