April 03, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited the Pennsylvania Department of General Services and met with team members from the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities, which is responsible for improving small business and small diverse business access to Commonwealth contracting opportunities."The global pandemic took a toll on Pennsylvania's economy, and our small businesses and minority-owned businesses, in particular, were hit the hardest," said Lt. Gov. Davis. "Minority-owned businesses are three times more likely to be denied a loan and pay a higher interest rate. Still, these businesses have continued to thrive, despite a historical lack of support from the government. That changes under the Shapiro-Davis administration. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for small businesses that have previously been shut out from state contracts and investment."The Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) advocates and identifies contracting opportunities for small businesses, veteran business enterprises and small diverse businesses. Their mission is to engage actively, equitably and successfully small, diverse and veteran businesses in the Commonwealth's public procurement system to fuel Pennsylvania’s economy.
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