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
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