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Housing Opportunities: How MWBEs and Veterans Can Tap Into State Contracts with Maurice Barrett, NYS HCR Chief Diversity Officer

Housing Opportunities: How MWBEs and Veterans Can Tap Into State Contracts with Maurice Barrett, NYS HCR Chief Diversity Officer

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 Ep. 6 If you’ve had to fight twice as hard to get half as far along in business, it’s easy to feel like the system is shifting backwards. The DEI buzz has faded. The grant money is drying up. And just when you thought the doors were finally opening, it feels like they’re quietly closing again. This episode of Elevating Enterprise is your reminder that you are not alone — and you do have advocates in your corner. We’re joined by Maurice K. Barrett, the 2025 Top Diversity Officer in America, and a leader who’s spent the last 20+ years pushing for equity in the rooms where real decisions get made. Now, as Chief Diversity Officer at NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), Maurice is helping business owners like you tap into government funding, secure contracts, and scale with intention. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why DEI isn’t gone — it’s just being done smarter and more strategically How HCR and its DECO division are actively connecting certified MWBEs and SDVOBs to development opportunities across New York State Why having an HR strategy is critical to growth — even if it starts with just asking, “How do you like to be managed?” You’ve worked too hard to give up now. Let this episode remind you that the system may shift — but your opportunity is still out there. And now, you know where to find it. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. New shows every Thursday. 🔗 Helpful Links 🏛️ Explore HCR Contracting & DECO Divisionhttps://hcr.ny.gov/opportunity-deco 📑 Get Certified as a NYS MWBE (Empire State Development)https://esd.ny.gov/mwbe-certification-and-resources 🎖️ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Programhttps://ogs.ny.gov/veterans 💼 Connect with Maurice on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricekbarrett Chapters: 00:00 – Topic Teaser 01:30 – Meet Maurice Barrett: Housing Leader, HR Veteran, Inclusion Expert 05:15 – What “Top Diversity Officer in America” Really Means in 2025 09:00 – Why DEI Work Was Diluted 13:10 – Affordable Housing as Economic Strategy for Entrepreneurs 16:00 – Programs & Pathways: MWBE & SDVOB Certification at HCR 20:00 – Maurice’s Journey: From Intern to Chief HR Officer Before Age 26 23:45 – Why Payroll and HR Are Not DIY Jobs for Small Business Owners 25:30 – Employee Lifetime Value Scale: Grow Your People, Grow Your Business 27:30 – No Ceilings Leadership: Managing With Equity and Intention 30:00 – The Coach’s Perspective: Building Grit, Agility, and Communication 33:30 – Final Advice for Entrepreneurs and Emerging Leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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