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Equity and Inclusion Unit

We promote inclusive contracting practices throughout City of Boston departments and agencies.

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We want more minority- and women-owned businesses to work with the City. Our goal is to promote economic mobility, equity, and empowerment.

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For any questions regarding our policies or upcoming events, please contact our team at 617-635-0355.

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Learn more about our efforts to make procurement more equitable.

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Learn about our policy and efforts to ensure equity in Boston's construction industry.

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Executive Order Promoting Equity in Public Procurement
Executive Order Promoting Equity in Public Procurement
Equity and Inclusion Agenda
Equity and Inclusion Agenda

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New programs to increase economic mobility for Boston residents

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Request for proposals released for City of Boston disparity study

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Mayor Walsh signs executive order to expand opportunities for women and minority owned businesses

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Schools, economic equity, infrastructure and public safety prioritized in third State of the City Address

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Press

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Pathways to City Contracting panel promotes joint ventures (Bay State Banner, F…
Pathways to City Contracting panel promotes joint ventures (Bay State Banner, F…
Boston rolls out Economic Development Center (Boston Herald, February 7, 2019)
Boston rolls out Economic Development Center (Boston Herald, February 7, 2019)
Mayor emphasizes economic development (Bay State Banner, January 24, 2019)
Mayor emphasizes economic development (Bay State Banner, January 24, 2019)
Walsh to broaden Boston’s economic development program (Boston Business Journal…
Walsh to broaden Boston’s economic development program (Boston Business Journal…
City to launch Economic Development Center (Boston Herald, January 28, 2019)
City to launch Economic Development Center (Boston Herald, January 28, 2019)
In the news: Celina Barrios-Millner (Bay State Banner, January 4, 2019)
In the news: Celina Barrios-Millner (Bay State Banner, January 4, 2019)
Latinas ocuparán posiciones de liderazgo en Boston (El Mundo Boston, December 2…
Latinas ocuparán posiciones de liderazgo en Boston (El Mundo Boston, December 2…

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