Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Small Business topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
OSBO reports 258 local firms certified and $7.5 million SLBE value tracked for upcoming road package
Summary
Pam Green, director of the Office of Small Business Opportunity, reported the number of certified small local business enterprises, pending applications and the office's participation in an upcoming supplier event with the Department of Commerce and Richland County.
Pam Green, director of the Office of Small Business Opportunity, told the committee the county's small local business enterprise (SLBE) roster stands at 258 firms and that certifications have increased in construction and nonprofessional services.
Green reported eight pending new applicants and 13 renewals. She said the office is tracking roughly $7,500,000 in SLBE value related to Road Package P and is seeking additional SLBEs to ensure robust participation for upcoming projects, particularly in anticipation of a second round of the county penny program.
Green said the OSBO will participate in the Scout Motor Supplier event on May 8, a collaboration between the Department of Commerce and Richland County to connect suppliers and project opportunities.
The committee had no follow-up questions during Green's report; the chair thanked her for the update.
Ending: Green closed her report and committee members thanked her for the briefing.
