With all of the progress that minorities and women have made in the workplace over the years, there is still some ground to cover before we can truly say that everyone is treated equally. Many businesses in the city of Bridgeport are doing their best to bring us to that future as soon as possible. One of the projects that they have started to fight this issue is with Bridgeport Minority Contracting Opportunities. If you have experience working in dealership marketing or have a skilled trade this could be the perfect job board for you. Here are some of the careers that you will find listed on this page and some more about working as a minority in the Bridgeport area.

The most recent positions posted on this webpage are for those in the construction field. If you have worked on a septic tank truck or have experience in roofing than you may want to consider translating that experience into working in one of the fields listed. One posting is asking for who are able to do floating dock repair while the other is looking for a prime contractor and workers to help with the Ellsworth Park Improvements Project. Those that do not see much growth in their current profession might also see an opportunity hear to gain new skills and start on a different job path. If you're tired of assembling fire sleeves on a factory floor you could go back to school to get certified in something like masonry or framing.

Those that are small business owners always have a large hill to climb in the first few years of opening their doors. For those that are a visible minority or are women that road can be even tougher. The Small & Minority Business Enterprise's mission is to help these companies get off the ground. If you are an Toronto caterer moving to the area or are starting your own salon you should think about finding out how this organization can help you with your success. Not only do they help businesses in their infancy but they also advocate for local enterprises when needed.

Building a new business is all about creating relationships within your industry. If you are running a factory that makes shrink sleeves than you will need to find buyers that require this product for shipping. MBE is committed to helping forge relationships between smaller businesses and the larger corporations around them. They are also constantly doing their best to create positions for new companies and individuals to work directly with city services. If you are in need of guidance to find customers for your business or to secure employment you should stop by the Minority Business Enterprise office.