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Miramar renames ‘Business Inclusion and Diversity’ program; council debates message and continuity of services
Summary
The commission voted to rename the city’s Business Inclusion and Diversity program to Business Industry Development, prompting debate about whether the change affects services for minority and women‑owned businesses.
The Miramar City Commission approved an ordinance to change the name of the city’s procurement program from “Business Inclusion and Diversity” to “Business Industry Development,” and to update related board terminology to match. The vote was 4‑1 on April 2; Commissioner Chambers voted no.
Chief Bid Administrator Dr. Karen Hollis presented the change as a rebranding that better fits the economic development department’s…
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