This issue of American DBE features a cover story on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program now underway in the states of Washington and Oregon to build a new bridge on Interstate 5 connecting the two states. The IBR program, under the leadership of Program Administrator Gregory Johnson, PE, aims to make equity and sustainability hallmarks of this monumental project. This issue also features stories on WSP USA and Hill International partnering with DBEs to grow capacity and create opportunity. The DBE Power Player in this issue is Detroit-based Onyx Enterprise, owned by Tarolyn Buckles, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is the focus of the Program Spotlight article. PANYNJ made a recommitment to diversity after the social unrest resulting from the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Other articles in this issue include the Airport Car Rental Supplier Diversity Outreach Day, the IndyGo pubic transit agency and an update on DBE fraud cases happening across the country. The two Business Development articles in this issue include discussions on prompt payments to DBE firms and building an effective business development strategy. Visit www.americandbe.com/subscribe to get a print or digital subscription.
