This issue of American DBE features a cover story on the $3.8 billion VDOT Hampton Road Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project. Other feature stories include Smoot Construction transitioning to the 3rd generation of leadership under President & CEO Lewis Smoot, Jr; and how CDFIs are increasing access to capital for minority companies. The issue of American DBE also contains stories highlighting Atlanta-based WEBMyers Construction, the Pittsburgh International Airport, and the National Association of Minority Contractors. Other content in this issue introduces Eboni Wimbush, the new president and CEO of the Airport Minority Advisory Council, and shares information about the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that is expected to provide increased opportunities for DBE and ACDBE firms. Finally, remaining stories share how DBEs can get their foot in the door for new contracting opportunities, the recognition of the late engineer Delon Hampton and public servant A. Bradley Mims by APTA, and the recognition of Franklin Lee by ACCA.
