Local governments have committed to doing business with underrepresented entrepreneurs. Yet, these businesses receive only a minor percentage of spending. With the influx of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, cities have an opportunity to reexamine the traditional supplier diversity model. Hear from a range of experts on how cities can use ARPA funding as an incentive to make the procurement process more equitable.
Original event date: 08/11/2021
Utilizing ARPA Funding to Increase Equitability in Procurement
Unlocking New Funding Sources: Spokane’s PFAS Cost Recovery Strategy
Creating Connections in the AAPI Community: South San Francisco’s Outreach Strategy
- Justin Chu
ARPA SLFRF Non-Compliance: Understanding ARPA SLFRF Recoupment
- Dante Moreno
Utilizing Clean Energy Finance Programs in Your Community
- Carolyn Berndt
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Voices
- Carmel Jones