The Chamber was delighted to host Emily Maguire from the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) for a Women’s History Month Small Business Event: Connect with the SDO and EOED (Executive Office of Economic Development). SDO’s mission is to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in state contracting by:
- Certifying diverse businesses (minority, women, veteran, service-disabled veteran, disability and LGBT-owned) and small Massachusetts-based businesses;
- Connecting these companies with business opportunities and resources that enhance their marketability when bidding on public contracts; and
- Collaborating with Executive Agencies and public organizations to:
- Identify and remove barriers for diverse and small businesses; and
- Increase diverse and small business spending.
Workshop attendees learned about Commonwealth programs for small businesses and resources to help them succeed. Topics of discussion included business certification with the SDO and how to use it; Commonwealth procurement programs for small businesses; how to locate bid opportunities in COMMBUYS, the state procurement system; business development resources; and programs and grants available through the EOED.
Additional SDO Community Day events are scheduled at the Chamber! Click here to schedule a one-on-one session with a Supplier Diversity Office representative right here in Brockton on May 27th; 30-minute slots available from 10AM-4PM. Though complimentary, these slots will “sell out” – prompt registration is encouraged.
Want to host a workshop, training, or meeting downtown at the Chamber’s Conference Room? Contact Hannah to learn more, email events@ metrosouthchamber.com or call (508) 586-0500×231 to make a reservation.