Why MCE?
Minority Contractor Exchange (MCE) makes it faster, quicker and easier to find companies, workers, suppliers and business opportunities throughout the state.
It has been estimated that over the next 5 years, over $20 billion dollars of new construction will take place in the state of Kentucky. For the minority community to be able to take their rightful place in providing its share of the products and service that will be needed, a platform must be developed that provides exposure and access to information and resources. The Minority Contractor’s Exchange (MCE) is that tool.
MCE is a statewide exchange where minority and mainstream contractors, agencies and organizations can engage, partner, share information and gain greater insight about the construction industry, projects, opportunities, events and services.
While MCE was designed to be user friendly for people in the construction industry, it is a great tool for individuals looking for work, and or specialty companies looking to take advantage of small contracts. Whether you are in healthcare, logistics or horseracing, MCE is the place to come to find or be found.
"The way to achieve your own success is to be willing to help somebody else get it first." – Iyanla Vanzant
Federal Industry Updates
Furnished by Kentucky Procurement Technical Assistance Center
(KYPTAC), get the latest updates about federal, state and local government
opportunities.
Feature Story
Each month Minority Contractor Exchange (MCE) will look to bring timely stories highlighting those companies and people who champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Media Messaging Service
When you want to know what is going on, go to the source. MCE has identified diverse owned and focused media entities from around the state. Check out what they are saying near you.
Chamber Watch
Stay informed with what is going on in your local area. See opportunities around the state chamber by chamber.
MCE Project Watch
Stay up to date with what is going on in your area and around the state. MCE will provide regular updates about new projects that are taking place around the state.
CSI & NAICS codes
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the
standard used by Federal statistical agencies.
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Do you have a Question?
Send it to
info@7pmgroup.com.
Through timely and relevant questions, MCE will survey the contracting community to take the temperature and see how contractors feel about relevant issues.
Participate in Survey
Valued Services
HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY RATE ON MINORITY INCLUSION
Take the guess work out of diversity, equity and inclusion. The SCORE is an analytic tool that will help you take a look at how your company is doing as it relates to supplier diversity. It is quick and easy and PRIVATE.
D.E.I. MONITORING TRACK
Supplier Diversity Management System (SDMS) is a platform in conjunction with our partner, B2GNow, that will allow you to track and monitor your procurement efforts as well as your minority spend.
DATABASES
We have a searchable MWBE database of over 30,000 companies, and growing, regionally for you to search from.
Reviews
"Gray Construction values diversity and inclusion at all levels. As we grow our efforts in diversity we see the value in expanding our reach to local minority and women contractors, labor and professionals through the access Minority Contractor Exchange will provide (MCE)."
"We are excited to be a strategic partner of MCE. It is truly a gamechanger in providing a space for impactful connections to happen. The workforce ecosystem has drastically changed, and we need to connect faster and move more nimbly. MCE is where economic development meets workforce development--where iron sharpens iron."
"In the design world, form follows function.A MCE is an example of those who are closes to the problem giving form to what can help address the problem of inclusion in the world of supplier diversity."
"We are proud to be strategic partners of MCE and working with the 7PM Group. MCE is an example of what we can do when we work together to solve problems!"
