What are some examples of outreach practices that can be used to attract minority and women-owned businesses?
A variety of outreach practices can be used to attract minority and women-owned businesses and encourage their involvement in HOME-related procurements. Because demographics and potential businesses differ in each community, outreach practices developed by PJs should reflect their community’s needs and be targeted accordingly. Examples of outreach practices include the following: • Developing relationships with government referral agencies and national and local women and minority organizations to obtain information about local minority and women-owned businesses and “spread the word” about upcoming contracting opportunities. National organizations include the Urban League, National Association of Black Accountants, and Women at Work. • Including the Equal Opportunity logo on all press materials related to contracting needs. • Using local media to market and promote contract and business opportunities to targeted businesses. • Sponsoring and/or participating in business opportunity mee
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