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Webinar kicks off disparity study
Thursday, April 2, 2020 by Tai Moses
The city of Austin is kicking off a study that will examine disparities in the number of women-owned and minority businesses that are awarded city contracts. The study will be launched with a public informational webinar on Thursday, April 16. According to the city announcement, the webinar “will introduce the study team, present the study elements and methodology, describe the study process, and outline how stakeholders and business owners can participate.” Business owners currently doing business with the city as well as those interested in doing business with the city are welcome to participate. There will be two sessions: Register here for the 2 p.m. session; register here for the 6 p.m. session.
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