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Equity and Inclusion Unit

We promote inclusive economic growth. We want to ensure Boston residents, women, and people of color share in our City’s prosperity.

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We stand ready with the network and resources to guide local minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses with contracting opportunities. We work with partners in the private sector to secure Boston residents with construction training and employment opportunities.

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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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Boston Residents Jobs Policy
Learn about our policy and efforts to ensure equity in Boston's construction industry.
Supplier Diversity
We're committed to fostering an inclusive economy in Boston. We connect minority- and woman-owned businesses to City of Boston contracting opportunities.

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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

Announcements

Announcements
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New programs to increase economic mobility for Boston residents

Economic Development
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Request for proposals released for City of Boston disparity study

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

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

Mayor's Office

Press

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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