Boston Executive Order Establishing Equitable Procurement Goals in Support of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

Local governments can promote equitable economic development by establishing targeted procurement strategies that expand contracting opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses (WMBEs). This executive order directs the city's Equity and Inclusion Unit to develop a supplier diversity plan that evaluates current contracting barriers, increases WMBE participation in public contracting, and expands technical assistance, business development, and training programs for WMBEs.