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	Small contractors group honors its own - Regional Alliance for Small Contractors holds awards luncheon - Brief Article ...
		The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors (RASC) held its Eighth Annual Awards Luncheon Oct. 12 at the New York Hilton.
		The RASC, a nonprofit organization working in partnership with large construction firms, private corporations and public agencies to promote opportunities for small, minority and women contractors in construction and related businesses in the New York and New Jersey region, honored five companies and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
		Goddard said, "The Regional Alliance does an outstanding job serving both small contractors and construction related consulting firms as they work to be more effective for their clients and more profitable for themselves.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3601/is_12_47/ai_66939386 (497 words)

	Chen Recognized by N.Y. Regional Alliance for Small Contractors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chen Recognized by N.Y. Regional Alliance for Small Contractors
		The New York area's Regional Alliance for Small Contractors named Thomas Chen, president of Crystal Window and Door Systems, as the association's 2004 Specialty Supplier of the Year.
		This year's award was presented at the Regional Alliance's annual luncheon on October 14, 2004, at the New York Hilton in Manhattan.
	www.usgnn.com /newschen102904.htm (144 words)

	CCEDA - Careers - Small & Minority Local Business Outreach
		In addition, CCEDA and OPM selected the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors to provide contract compliance services on the Adriaen’s Landing and Rentschler Field Projects.
		The Regional Alliance helps the State achieve minority and women workforce and business enterprise participation goals by maximizing minority and woman-owned business enterprises and minority and female workforce participation on these projects.
		In addition to providing a contract compliance services program, the Regional Alliance is known for its business development, and technical and financial assistance programs that help small, minority and women-owned construction contractors to compete, perform, and increase capacity.
	www.cceda.state.ct.us /careers/career_outreach_main.htm (290 words)

	THE REGIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SMALL CONTRACTORS PRESENTS A CONTRACTORS' OPPORTUNITIES CLEARINGHOUSE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors was created in 1991 through a partnership between public and private organizations in the construction industry, under the leadership of the Port Authority.
		Its purpose is to help small, minority and women-owned businesses improve their ability to compete for construction-related contracts in the New York/New Jersey area.
		The Alliance provides financial, technical, management and marketing support; promotes policies that strengthen the regional construction industry; and works to increase the representation of minorities and women in ownership and management positions at participating firms.
	www.panynj.gov /pr/23-98.html (292 words)

	The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors
		The Regional Alliance Small Contractors is a nonprofit corporation which provides business development services to help small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (S/M/W/DBEs) compete openly and perform effectively on public and private sector contracts.
		The Regional Alliance has been in operation since 1989, and has a tremendous record of success in providing valuable training, business and technical assistance and business development services to its members, clients and S/M/W/DBEs throughout the metropolitan area.
		Our members, the small, minority and women-owned business throughout the area, receive guidance, assistance, advice and networking opportunities available only through the Regional Alliance's extensive family of board members and public and private clients.
	www.regional-alliance.org (311 words)

	REGIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SMALL CONTRACTORS HOLDS BREAKFAST TO THANK SUPPORTERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors and Frank Ross, Chairman of HRH Construction, will sponsor a "Chairman's Breakfast" on Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 A.M. The breakfast will be hosted by Chase Manhattan Bank.
		The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors was created in 1991 through a partnership between public and private organizations in the construction industry, under the leadership of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
		The Regional Alliance helps small, minority and women-owned businesses improve their ability to compete for construction and construction-related contracts in the New York and New Jersey area.
	www.panynj.gov /pr/101-98.html (281 words)

	New Jersey Economic Development Authority
		The award was presented at a recent RASC breakfast that recognized nine organizations and their leaders for having a major impact on creating opportunities for small contracting firms.
		"The Regional Alliance has been a strong and long-time ally in the EDA's efforts to assist small contracting firms in New Jersey, particularly those owned by women and minorities, and I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the EDA," Franzini said.
		The RASC and the EDA are currently working together to offer a four-week Contractors Assistance Program in Jersey City, Trenton and Camden that is tailored to preparing contractors to bid on EDA-managed school construction projects.
	www.njeda.com /pr_051602.asp (358 words)

	Study reveals ways to increase minority construction - Regional Alliance for Small Contractors and New York Building ...
		For instance, the study points out that one of the biggest barriers to participation of small contractors in public projects is that detailed information on their availability and capabilities is not always readily available to large contractors or construction managers developing a bid or proposal.
		An invaluable workbook for other states or regions on how to establish a working program for providing business opportunities for women- and minority-owned contractors, the report serves the equally important role of demonstrating how government and private industry can work together in setting common goals.
		The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors is an industry partnership led by major corporations in construction, minority businesses and public agencies, with a goal of helping small, minority- and women-owned businesses compete openly and effectively for public and private sector contracts.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3601/is_n15_v40/ai_14612886 (709 words)

	Ford Foundation: Building Bridges - 69
		It was in this context that the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors was formed.
		Created in 1989 and based in New York City, the New York-New Jersey Regional Alliance for Small Contractors was originally formed out of concern for the lack of success among construction firms owned by minorities and women.
		In that way, the alliance is responsive to constraints imposed upon minority set-aside programs by the Supreme Court in the Croson case.
	www.fordfound.org /elibrary/documents/0212/077.cfm (344 words)

	About The Alliance
		The Alliance is a partnership-oriented organization — we collaborate with public and private partners and affiliates to build a vibrant Central City and region.
		Regional Business Plan: We are working together with a wide variety of business and community organizations to develop and implement a Regional Business Plan, based on the Oregon Business Plan model.
		Small business: The Alliance works on behalf of small business in partnership with the Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations, the City of Portland's Small Business Advisory Committee, the City of Portland, and the Portland Development Commission.
	www.portlandalliance.com /about_alliance/affiliates.html (699 words)

	The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors
		About Us Contact Us The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors, Inc. (Regional Alliance) seeks to enable small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged contractors to realize their full potential in construction and related industries in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region.
		The Regional Alliance provides an array of technical, financial and marketing services that target the key factors that determine the profitability and growth of small contractors.
		-- To expand the capacity of small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged businesses to undertake contracts of increasing size and complexity, and to support their further development.
	www.regional-alliance.org /missionstatement.htm (218 words)

	Welcome to the the City of New Haven's Small Business Initiative
		Small contractors often miss opportunities because they are unaware or presume they will not be considered seriously.
		The New Haven Regional Contractors Alliance activities are structured to provide participating companies with access to project owners, and major construction firms.
		Enterprise contractors to acquire the knowledge and techniques necessary to compete in the construction and construction –related contracting marketplace.
	www.cityofnewhaven.com /SmallBusiness/ContractorsAlliance.asp (534 words)

	THE REGIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SMALL CONTRACTORS PRESENTS ITS 4TH ANNUAL CONTRACTORS OPPORTUNITIES CLEARINGHOUSE -- ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Small, minority and women-owned businesses can get advice on doing business with major financial institutions and public agencies, and meet the decision-makers who can help win major accounts, at the fourth Annual Opportunities Clearinghouse sponsored by the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors.
		"More than 350 small, minority and women business owners are expected to be there to enhance their knowledge of bonding, financing and contracting procedures, and to learn innovative ways to improve business.
		It will give participating contractors the opportunity to meet representatives of sponsoring organizations while enjoying a continental breakfast.
	www.panynj.gov /pr/17-01.html (422 words)

	Minority, women contractors cite bonding as major problem. \| Operations > Facilities from AllBusiness.com
		A survey of 150 small minority-owned, women-owned and other small construction contractors in New York and New Jersey found the three major problems such contractors face are obtaining bonding, planning company growth, and business planning.
		Seventy-seven per cent said bonding was a major problem, while 76 percent cited planning growth and 73 percent business planning as trouble spots, according to the survey by The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors, a partnership of major construction firms and public agencies in the New York/New Jersey region.
		Controlling costs and change orders were cited as the top problems among post-award items, cited by 62 percent and 55 percent of the contractors polled by The Regional Alliance, which was formed to help minority, women and other small contractors compete more effectively for public works contracts.
	www.allbusiness.com /operations/facilities-commercial-real-estate/291997-1.html (417 words)

	OSHA Regional Alliance: Small Business Tool Kit - Chapter 4
		The Small Business Development Centers are a resource where information, counseling and assistance are coordinated and disseminated to those who plan to start a small business or are currently operation a small business.
		Research, both basic and applied, is also available to give the small businessperson more relevant data from which to draw upon when making decisions.
		The purpose of the Alliance is to foster understanding of OSHA requirements, as well as the fiscal benefits of safe operations.
	www.osha.gov /dcsp/alliances/regional/reg4/tool_kit/tool_kit_ch4.html (2286 words)

	SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN -
		The Fortune 500 companies in the Alliance will help us to build on that progress by providing additional incentives for eligible firms to certify with SBS.
		In the past, City certification of a company's M/WBE status (proof that at least 51% of the company is owned by a woman or minority) has given firms access to the purchasing power of the City, approximately $7 billion annually.
		In addition, SBS sponsors and hosts events to bring M/WBE firms together with City contracting officers, allowing them to promote their goods and services directly to buyers, and helps M/WBE companies obtain the insurance and financial backing from lending institutions they need to be a viable and stable business in New York City.
	newvoiceofnewyork.tripod.com /minorityandwomensbs.html (784 words)

	OSHA Regional Alliance: Small Business Tool Kit - Chapter 2
		When determining what licenses and permits are required for your specific business, it is essential to determine what federal, state; county and city requirements must be met.
		Some are prepared with instructions and forms designed for specific kinds of businesses, while others are for small business use in general.
		Some small business owners view insurance as if it were some form of tax.
	www.osha.gov /dcsp/alliances/regional/reg4/tool_kit/tool_kit_ch2.html (1405 words)

	NEW BUSINESS LOANS - BUSINESS LENDERS - business lending, mortgage, non-bank loans, West Palm Beach
		It was at this point that Earl Walker, executive director of the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors, stepped in.
		At the same time, the regional alliance tasted the first fruit of its new informal partnership with Business Lenders.
		For the not-for-profit Manhattan-based alliance, the partnership offers a route to capital for its small mostly minority-owned members.
	www.businesslenders.com /why_news_articles_smallfirms.htm (655 words)

	The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors
		The bonding and lending assistance program, Financing Small Contractors (FiSC), helps small contractors prepare applications for loans and bonds.
		Firms may be referred to bond sureties and receive valuable information on current or future potential eligibility.
		Many construction firms, for example, have been referred to professional construction accounting services to improve their financial record keeping in line with surety requirements and increase their potential to qualify for bonding.
	www.regional-alliance.org /bonding.html (112 words)

	village voice > news > A New Co-opt on the West Side by Aina Hunter
		Brainchild of a group of consulting firms led by the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors, the plan outlining the "New York Jets Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Participation and Labor Force Program" is billed as the product of six months' discussion with a task force of minority and industry leaders.
		Conveniently, the task force chose Regional Alliance to be the funnel for all the coursework and tutorials the minority builders need.
		Regional Alliance, having already been paid $500,000 to organize the task force—is thus guaranteed to have more money coming in.
	www.villagevoice.com /news/0514,hunter,62649,5.html (1000 words)

	OSHA Regional Alliance: Small Business Tool Kit - Chapter 7
		Regional Alliances and State Plans > Region IV > Small Business Tool Kit > Chapter 7
		Not covered: casual hires, independent contractors and employees of independent contractors, domestic servants in B-1 status, and B-1 trainees on short term training programs.
		Employers are advised to have a separate file for I-9 forms for all employees rather than include them in the individual personnel files.
	www.osha.gov /dcsp/alliances/regional/reg4/tool_kit/tool_kit_ch7.html (561 words)

	Commissioners Biographies
		As a Program Manager for the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors (RASC), Mr.
		Harrison is charged with administering the RASC contract compliance and monitoring program for both the redevelopment of Hartford’s riverfront infrastructure (Adriaen’s Landing), as well as the construction of the University of Connecticut’s 40,000 seat football stadium in East Hartford.
		Accordingly, he is responsible for helping to maximize job opportunities for small and minority business enterprises (S/MBEs) and the minority workforce throughout Greater Hartford and Connecticut in accordance with state goals and requirements.
	www.cga.ct.gov /aaac/commissioners/kharrison.htm (223 words)

	Who Is ACCA
		Membership is comprised of public sector contract compliance, historically underutilized and small business enterprises, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity professionals from across the United States.
		To represent contract compliance professionals and serve as a national advocacy forum with allied private and governmental groups and with the public.
		To facilitate the development, availability and dissemination of information, both technical and otherwise, to members of ACCA and contractors that will be of aid to these persons and agencies in furtherance of contract compliance objectives.
	www.acca298.org /aboutus.html (1046 words)

	New Community Development Loan Corporation
		Similar interaction by banks such as Chase Manhattan and Citibank with such networking entities as the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors, initially sponsored by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has also encouraged these merging banks to implement a comparable initiative which it calls the Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Development Program.
		The Alliance's sponsors have expanded to include numerous local governmental agencies, banks, and Fortune 500 developers and contractors, all committed to building the capacity of smaller firms to enhance growth in the region and in distressed areas.
		It is also important to note the increase in recent years in the willingness of banks to work with local government to assist small firms to improve their business districts or to provide mentors to entrepreneurial support programs designed to stimulate local economic development activity.
	www.ncced.org /edac/alert01.htm (734 words)

	NJSCC trainees recognized. \| Human Resources > Careers from AllBusiness.com
		Thirty-three new trainees representing 27 construction firms were recognized at a graduation ceremony here this evening for successfully completing the Fall 2004 Northern Region Contractor Training Program sponsored by the New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation.
		The free eight-week training program, funded by SCC and conducted by the Regional Alliance for Small Contractors (RASC), is designed to teach small, minority, and women-owned firms about good business management practices in order to assist them in competing for SCC school building contracts.
		John F. Spencer, SCC Chief Executive Officer, said the goal of the Fall 2004 Northern Region Contractor Training Program is to lead the participants to new contracting opportunities in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties.
	www.allbusiness.com /human-resources/careers-job-training/304060-1.html (445 words)

	PRIMEDIA Business Magazines & Media Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington, D.C., recently took an active role in responding to the national tragedies in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania by establishing a special disaster relief fund to support families of the victims...
		Established by IAFF, the fund is securing financial assistance to the families of fallen firefighters and fire...
		The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) members, chapters, and staff recently came together to offer assistance to disaster relief efforts in New York City.
	attackonamerica.ecmweb.com (604 words)

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