Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC)

The Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) reviews and approves all applicable construction contracts for compliance with Chapter 161 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, as well as the contractor's compliance with City of Pittsburgh's policies regarding minority and women business enterprise opportunities. It also develops policies regarding employment opportunities for minorities and women in contracting with the City of Pittsburgh and its Authorities.

3rd Annual Women Business Enterprise Event

The City of Pittsburgh's Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) and Carlow University invited women business owners to attend its third annual Women Business Enterprise (WBE) event "How to do Business" program on March 8th, 2018.

The 4th Annual Women Business Enterprise Event was held in March 2019. Here is the link to the coverage of the event.

Events

City of Pittsburgh-Office of Mayor  is hosting a Women Business Enterprise event on March 12, 2020 .  Register Here

Governing Documents

• Pittsburgh Code Title One, Article IX, Ch. 177A

Resources

• Executive Order - Mayor William Peduto Signs Workforce Development and Labor Agreement Orders
• Beacon -The City of Pittsburgh's new and improved Beacon website has been enhanced to a more user friendly, web-based eProcurement system.
• MWBE Form - Equal Opportunity Review Commission Minority & Women Business Enterprise and Veteran-Owned Small Business Required Documentation

Meetings

Held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 PM-2PM, in Room 646 of the City-County Building.

• December 2019 Minutes
• November 2019 Minutes
• October 2019 Minutes
• September 2019 Minutes
• August 2019 Minutes
• June 2019 Minutes
• May 2019 Minutes
• April 2019 Minutes
• March 2019 Minutes
• February 2019 Minutes
• January 2019 Minutes
• December 2018 Minutes
• November 2018 Minutes
• October 2018 Minutes
• September 2018 Minutes
• August 2018 Minutes
• July 2018 Minutes
• June 2018 Minutes
• May 2018 Minutes
• April 2018 Minutes
• March 2018 Minutes
• February 2018 Minutes
• January 2018 Minutes
• December 2017 Minutes
• November 2017 Minutes
• October 2017 Minutes
• September 2017 Minutes
• August 2017 Minutes
• July 2017 Minutes
• June 2017 Minutes
• May 2017 Minutes
• April 2017 Minutes
• March 2017 Minutes
• February 2017 Minutes
• January 2017 Minutes
• December 2016 Minutes
• November 2016 Minutes
• October 2016 Minutes
• September 2016 Minutes
• August 2016 Minutes
• July 2016 Minutes
• June 2016 Minutes
• May 2016 Minutes
• April 2016 Minutes
• March 2016 Minutes
• February 2016 Minutes
• January 2016 Minutes

Members

• Earl Buford
  • Term 5/31/2022
• Erin Conley
  • Term 6/28/2016 - 5/31/2020
• Jenna Cramer
  • Term 4/30/2022
• Dr. Karen Hall
  • Term 4/15/2015 - 2/28/2022
• Tracey McCants Lewis
  • Term 11/17/2014 - 10/24/2021
• James Myers
  • Term 5/31/2016 - 5/31/2020
• Monica Ruiz   
  • 4/30/2022
• Demeshia Seals
  • Term 9/14/2016 - 10/24/2021
• Sara Segel    
  • ​​​​​​4/30/2022
• Jennie Sweet-Cushman
  • Term 12/20/2017- 9/30/2021
• Andrea Vasquez
  • Term 9/20/2017 - 10/31/2021

Contact Information