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Update on the Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program (20min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 7, 2019
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The Board is requested to receive an update on the operation of the County’s Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program.
On November 28, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a new MWBE Ordinance.
The MWBE Program is also included in the County’s Managing for Results (MFR) approach as a best practice management model used to improve efficiencies and effectiveness to address some of the County’s social and economic challenges. The County has partnered with The Institute to assist with increasing the utilization of diverse business enterprises through resources, programs, policies and events. Mr. Farad Ali and other team members will provide a 15-20minute overview of the County’s 2019 MWBE Program End of Year Report.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: To align with Goal 1 Community and Family Prosperity and enrichment - increasing awareness and engagement by allowing minority and women businesses an opportunity to learn and participate in all aspects of the County’s procurement and contracting activities.
Resource Persons: Angela Perry, Interim Procurement Manager; Keisha Davis, MWBE Coordinator; and, Farad Ali, The Institute.
County Manager’s Recommendation: Angela Perry, Interim Procurement Manager; Keisha Davis, MWBE Coordinator; and, Farad Ali, The Institute.
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County Manager: ____________________________