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 Below each working group recommendation is an initial list of County & City departments that have committed to implementation efforts. Quarterly progress updates for listed recommendations will be posted within thirty (30) days of the prior quarter’s end (Q3= July 1 – September 30, Q4= October 1 – December 31). This list will be revised and more information will be added in the future as we engage further with the County, City, and other community organizations.

BDK4R1
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: Host an annual joint City/County MWBE Business Development Fair, which can:
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
City Finance / Purchasing < 1 year
County Communications 1-3 years
County Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
County Planning 1-3 years
BDK4R1a
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: offer training on certification and contracting requirements;
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
BDK4R1b
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: publicize forthcoming contract work suitable for small businesses and MWBEs;
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
BDK4R1c
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: promote local and regional MWBE businesses;
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
BDK4R1d
Working Group: Business Development
Key Issue: COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH
Recommendation: provide matchmaking for MWBE vendors and subcontractors with municipal agencies, prime contractors, and major local purchasers.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
EDK3R1
Working Group: Education
Key Issue: LANGUAGE ACCESS
Recommendation: Create a centralized language center for residents to access resources in their native language
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
Owning Entity Pending

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