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Commission pushes for proactive outreach, small-business supports tied to April Minority Business Expo
Summary
Commissioners urged the city to use the April Minority Business Expo and other initiatives to create sustained pipelines connecting local minority‑ and women‑owned firms to large development projects and procurement opportunities.
Commissioners urged proactive city action to connect local minority‑ and women‑owned businesses with the wave of upcoming development and upcoming conferences, including a minority business expo scheduled by the Mayor’s Office for April.
Several commissioners said the expo should be more than a one‑day event and recommended “speed‑dating” style sessions and roundtables that let small firms present capabilities to developers, contractors and procurement…
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