My works include "The Bluest Eye" and "Beloved
Who is Toni Morrison?
M/WBE, but say it the long way
Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise
In 2025, L+M began a strategic partnership with this investment firm
Sixth Street
Due to a successful GFE submission, this project changed how we put together GFE packages getting entire project teams and the marketing dept. involved.
211/212 - Williamsbridge Gardens
Don't threaten me with a good time! This program sets it's goal as 25% of applicable costs, combines M&W, and lets you use multiple certifications sources.
NYC HPD
I am a 6 time Tony Award winner on Broadway. I performed in shows such as Porgy and Bess.
Who is Audra McDonald?
On October 1, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo mandated this set percentage for MWBE goals for all NYS projects
30%
L+M's Mission Statement
"Working Together to Build Stronger Communities"
At $162+ Million, this project has the highest MWBE utilization
NYCHA Edenwald
This program takes the cake with goals as high as 51%
The City of Newark
Who is Misty Copeland?
Taking effect in January 2020, the personal net worth cap to obtain MWBE certification was increased to
$15 Million
These two names make up the L and M, in L+M Development Partners.
Loewentheil and Moelis
At $54+ million, this project has the highest MWBE spend for a single building
Bronx Point
HCR, but say it the long way
Homes and Community Renewal
I am a famous African-American female poet and won a Pulitzer Prize for my writings. I was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Who is Gwendolyn Brooks?
Article ___ is the NYS Legislation that requires M/WBE participation on state projects
15A
Dedication, Relationships, Innovation, Integrity, Respect and _________ are the 6 company values
Quality
At $34+ Million this project is our highest MWBE spend for an HPD project. (Hint - it also would have hit HCR goals if it had them)
Coney Island Phase 1
NYC's wage reporting system for projects that do not have prevailing wage
LL44 - Wage
I was the first African-American actor to win an Oscar. I was in the movies Lilies of the Field, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
In this year, MWBE was established into executive law
1988
Year L+M was founded
1984
Leading at 62 people placed, this project has the hightest number of local hires
Essex Crossing Site 2
Construct NYC is a prequalification program, led by this agency which provides MWBE's exclusive opportunities to their projects.
NYC - Economic Development Corportation