Examples of our Work
City of New Rochelle Partners with Tough Leaf to Streamline and Strengthen Its Diverse Supplier Program
The story of a pioneering collaboration between a mission-driven construction technology company and a forward-thinking local government.
When the City of New Rochelle (the City) recognized that it needed an effective way to meet minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) requirements, it decided to embrace AI technology by establishing an innovative partnership with Tough Leaf.
To tailor the partnership, Tough Leaf hyper-targeted the New Rochelle area, focusing efforts on construction firms that are based or perform work in the area.
The collaboration carefully addresses the City’s core needs and enhances diversity and inclusion efforts by equipping staff with advanced tools and support for identifying qualified, local diverse firms and ensuring general contractor compliance.
With end-to-end program support from Tough Leaf, New Rochelle strengthened internal processes and unlocked new opportunities for regional diverse enterprises. This groundbreaking relationship creates a best-practice template for cities seeking to prioritize equity in public spending and promote impactful project diversity initiatives.
Key Platform Benefits of the Tough Leaf & New Rochelle Collaboration:
Replaces manual research and vetting with AI-powered matching between prime contractors and verified diverse subcontractors
Upgrades diverse firm data management using Tough Leaf's real-time platform
Boosts local outreach efforts through Tough Leaf's construction industry expertise
Offers built-in educational tools and resources to expand the capabilities of diverse firms
Enables self-certification for speedy onboarding of New Rochelle businesses
Drives area-wide engagement among diverse firms bidding on City projects
Provides turnkey support including training and platform customizations to ease adoption
Seamlessly integrates with existing reporting systems
Delivers ongoing assistance to staff and contractors for the duration of the partnership