Nelson testimony: military-connected family business certification
Nelson calls for a military-connected family-owned business certification, noting that many forms only ask 'Are you a veteran?' which excludes spouses and caregivers. She describes her own businesses that work with the city, state, and Rikers Island, and says military-connected families are effectively invisible in procurement.
I asked that the council to explore a military-connected, family-owned business certification.
And I'm going to tell you how this is a connection to what Commissioner and DVS were speaking about.
With a clear distinction of NYC family-owned, military family-owned business, such as a program could
be eligibility for businesses gain visibility, connect with procurement opportunities, and access businesses development resources.
It should complement existing certifications and recognition
the contribution of military-connected families across the workforce and business programs.
Family should not disappear from consideration simply because a form has no place for them.
I have a business.
I have two.
I do business with the city and the state.
And just to let you...
Rikers Island, too.
So when you think about this, we're out there, we're doing things, but we're basically invisible at this point.
And.