New Jersey pushes $500K plan to expand access for minority and women businesses

NJ MWBE funding push: Sherrill unveils $500K plan to boost minority business access

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday spotlighted a new $500,000 proposal aimed at expanding access to state contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses, framing the effort as part of a broader push to reduce barriers and streamline government services for small business owners. The announcement came during a roundtable at the future site of Rojo’s Roastery & The Gingered Peach, where business leaders and lawmakers gathered to discuss long-standing disparities in...