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| Date/Time | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2023 | Santa Cruz Sets 3-Year DBE Participation Goal | The Santa Cruz METRO Board of Directors has enacted a new DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) policy to encourage the maximum participation of DBEs in all Santa Cruz METRO contracting activitie ...Read more |
| August 21, 2023 | SBA Gov't Scorecard Shows Increased Spending with SDBs, SDVOBs, WOSBs, HUBZones | The annual SBA Govt scorecard measures how well the federal agencies meet the small business prime contracting and subcontracting goals. The new scorecard highlights the Biden-Harris Admini ...Read more |
| July 3, 2023 | Pennsylvania Seeks Public Comment on SB/SDB/VBE/DBE Goals | Local and state governments across America utilize disparity studies to better understand how their c ...Read more |
| May 31, 2023 | Iowa Senator Calls for Updating WOSB/SDVOSB Goal Requirements | Recently, Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced two bills that would potentially impact how participation goals for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WO ...Read more |
| March 28, 2023 | CAL FIRE Commits to DVBE and SBE procurement | CAL FIRE is ramping up efforts at working with local small businesses (SBEs) and disabled veteran ...Read more |
| March 17, 2023 | GSA Utilizing SDVOSBs in Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts | The US General Services Administration (GSA) reported that 45 contract holders had exercised the five-year option for the VETS 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. This will enable government age ...Read more |
| January 26, 2023 | Sen. Rosen Looks to Create VOSB/SDVOB/DVBE Outreach Center | US Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, has sent a ...Read more |
| December 15, 2022 | Rule on VOSB and SDVOSB Transfers of Certification Issued | The Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched Small Business Certification Program for businesses of veteran entrepreneurs. The program enables veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) ...Read more |
| November 21, 2022 | San Jose Launches M/WBE, LGBTQ, VetBiz Disparity Study | The City of San Jose is initiating a disparity study to better comprehend the participation of min ...Read more |
| September 29, 2022 | New Rules for SBA 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone Firms | The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a proposed rule that would significantly alter ...Read more |