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People in the News

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

People in the News

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

City of Irving to Host Minority/Women Business Enterprise Workshop

irving logoThe City of Irving will host a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) workshop to help qualifying businesses learn how to do business with the City of Irving. The workshop called, “Submitting Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Projects” will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 23  at Irving City Hall, City Council Chambers, 825 W. Irving Blvd. in Irving. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

Presenters include City of Irving staff representing purchasing, engineering and architecture. The city will also relate two success stories from architectural firm, RPGA, and engineering firm Pacheco Koch.

Those interested are asked to RSVP to Deborah McVean, MWBE Program Administrator, at (972) 721-3753 or dmcvean@cityofirving.org.