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| January 11, 2024 | Cambridge Disparity Study Shows Underutilization of M/WBEs | The City of Cambridge has announced the completion of its comprehensive Disparity Study, an initiative to examine the city's procurement practices and policies for goods and services. Conducted by ...Read more |
| December 1, 2023 | Seattle Mayor Expands M/WBE Opportunities | Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new Executive Order at the Reverse Vendor Trade Show 2023 that increases contracting equity and access for small businesses. This is especially useful for women- and mi ...Read more |
| November 18, 2023 | Nashville Evaluates Its Support for M/WBE Program | In the recently published report by Metro Nashville on the Equal Business Opportunity Program for the fiscal year 2023, contracts worth ...Read more |
| October 24, 2023 | Connecticut Creates New Provisions Helping MWBEs | If you are a woman or minority-owned business (M/WBE) owner in Connecticut, then the new state law, effective from October 01, will make it easier for you to conduct business with the state. |
| October 24, 2023 | St. Petersburg City Council Creates MWBE Program | The City of St. Petersburg is taking several initiatives to create equitable contracting opportunities for state and federal-funded construction projects. The City Council on October 5th approved t ...Read more |
| September 7, 2023 | Durham County Launches M/WBE Disparity Study | Durham County is joining a long line of local administrative governments working to adopt an equitable and fair approach toward government contracting and procurement dollars. Durham County h ...Read more |
| August 21, 2023 | Charles County to Update MBE/SLBE Programs | The Charles County Government's Minority Business Enterprise Program has changed its name to Minority and ...Read more |
| May 31, 2023 | San Antonio Increases Utilization of M/WBE Subcontractors | Colette Holt & Associates (“CHA”) was asked by the City of San Antonio, Texas, to conduct a disparity study investigating its Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Program. ...Read more |
| May 15, 2023 | D.C. Disparity Study Analyzes $8b in Contracts | The District of Columbia has published a disparity study on the state of public procurement in the country's capital. It has focused on potential disparities for minority- and woman-owned business ...Read more |
| May 11, 2023 | Georgia Gov Signs Law Streamlining M/W/VBE Certification | Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the important House Bill 128 last month. The aim is to help the state advance its reputation as among one of the best locations to conduct business. House ...Read more |