SOMOS, Inc. Albany 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at SOMOS, Inc. Albany 2026 for our panel, Reimagining Small Business & MWBE Opportunities Across NYC Agencies.

We were honored to be joined by MWBE leaders and advocates Gregorio Mayers, Maria Teresa Osorio, NYC School Construction Authority; Michael Garner, NYC Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises; Elizabeth Velez, and Laban McCormick for a thoughtful discussion on expanding equitable access to city and state contracts for small businesses.

Special thank you to our sponsors, Rodneyse Bichotte, New York State Assembly, Assembly Member Friends of Nikki Lucas, and Chair of the NYS Assembly and Senate Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force Hon. Karines Reyes, RN, for their continued support.