Philadelphia, July 28, 2011 – The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) will be hosting a capacity building program for minority contractors across the region. The program will be a free, six month course for contractors and businesses to learn more about expanding their business, networking and marketing. The program will accommodate up to 60 companies and a total of 120 participants. Each minority construction company, if their application is selected, may send two representatives to the program. Applications can be acquired at www.phila.gov/oeo or by calling 215-683-2057. The deadline for applications is August 12, 2011.rn “I would like to encourage Philadelphia’s minority contractors to take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with industry leaders and to learn first hand experience about public works contracts,†said Angela Dowd-Burton, Executive Director of OEO.rn The City of Philadelphia will award certificates of competition to the businesses following completion of the program, and the companies will be acknowledged on OEO’s website. The classes will be held at The Enterprise Center located at 4548 Market Street. Applicants will be selected by rolling admission and based on experience.[link=hyperlink url][/link][link=hyperlink url][/link]