Small and Disadvantaged Businesses

Mascaro believes that community and business relations have a direct correlation to our effort to operate a successful business in a community. We also recognize that the building or managing of any construction project has a significant impact on employment. Our corporate policy regarding small and disadvantaged business participation is much more than a written statement; it has real meaning in the execution of our projects.

Our use of small and disadvantaged firms is not necessarily based on a project mandate but on a corporate policy to support the growth and development of contractors who have the work ethic, desire, and track record of willingness to be part of a quality team effort. We seek to recruit and involve small and disadvantaged businesses in all of our projects.

To assist small and disadvantaged businesses, Mascaro has a dedicated small and disadvantaged business coordinator, Kathy Agostino. Kathy actively promotes minority involvement in all Mascaro projects by attending workshops, minority fairs, and other small business events. Her background includes completion of the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Liaison Officer training program and involvement with numerous trade organizations and small business groups. Currently, she is the board president for the Diversity Business Resource Center. Consequently, she is familiar with numerous federal, state, and local small and disadvantaged business registration procedures.

In an effort to maximize involvement of small and disadvantaged businesses, we use various vehicles to inform relevant businesses such as

• Networking events;
• Mentor/Protégé programs;
• Placing notices in construction-related small and disadvantaged businesses publications and trade organizations;
• Contacting business trade and development organizations;
• Placing advertisements in newspapers and magazines;
• Speaking at conferences and fairs
• Working with outside diversity coordinators to assist in the process of meeting or exceeding the required project goals.

Should you have any additional questions regarding our commitment to small and disadvantaged businesses, want additional information on projects we are pursuing, or find out how you can be added to our database for future solicitations, please email us at dbe@mascaroconstruction.com.