Competition for lucrative procurement and contracting opportunities is tough, especially for minority business enterprises (MBEs) in the market with more established companies. Many small businesses grow through work as a subcontractor, and building relationships with prime contractors is key for MBEs to be successful. Ben Morgan, vice president at Barton Malow Builders, a Baltimore-based construction management firm that focuses on projects for higher education, K-12 schools, health care and sports, embraces his company’s role in supporting the development of MBEs.
