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Columbia University Facilities and Operations (CUFO) showcased its commitment to fostering economic inclusivity at the distinguished 2023 Ascend National Conference held in July at Loyola Marymount University. The two-day event brought together program managers across the national Ascend ecosystem and focused on providing minority-owned businesses with personal strategies for growth.
January 10th, 2023––Business Outreach Center (BOC) Network is joining forces with Columbia University to advance Black and Hispanic-owned businesses as part of Ascend New York City. This innovative partnership combines the strength of Columbia University Facilities and Operations (CUFO) with Ascend NYC collaborative partners and its Anchor Council.
New York – Nov. 2, 2022 -- WCS has launched a new Supplier Diversity Program, an initiative that enables certified diverse vendors to gain access to procurement opportunities at WCS’s zoos and aquarium (Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, New York Aquarium).
Columbia University Facilities and Operations hosted Ascend Cities’ National Conference at Columbia’s Faculty House from July 12-14, bringing together the program’s partners, business owners, academics, and business community anchors from across the country to share best practices in supporting businesses owned by people of color, women, and veterans.
May 11, 2021 – Business Outreach Center Network (BOC Network), a small business development organization, announced today the launch of Ascend NYC with an initial focus on the Bronx community through an investment of $1 million from JPMorgan Chase.