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Reporting on supplier diversity.

Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.

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Supplier diversity in Baltimore: certifications, programs, and how to get contracts

Baltimore runs one of the most layered supplier diversity markets on the East Coast, with city M/WBE, Maryland state MBE, MDOT DBE, …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

Supplier diversity in Miami: certifications, programs, and how to get contracts

Miami-Dade County runs one of the most active local M/WBE programs in the Southeast, and Florida's state OSD certification opens doors with …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

Supplier diversity in New York City: certifications, programs, and how to get contracts

New York City runs the most active municipal M/WBE program in the country, with over $25 billion awarded to diverse suppliers since …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

Supplier diversity in Philadelphia: certifications, programs, and how to get contracts

Philadelphia runs one of the more active city M/WBE programs on the East Coast, and the state's Small Diverse Business certification unlocks …

· Mario Bailey

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