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MBE/WBE Program Disparity Study Update MBE/WBE and Small Business Advisory Committee SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 Objectives 2 PROVIDE GENERAL UPDATE REGARDING THE DISPARITY STUDY HIGHLIGHT SIGNIFICANT DISPARITY STUDY MILESTONES PROVIDE NEXT STEPS Q & A 3 29 representatives from advocacy and industry groups representing M/W/DBE and prime firms participated in two virtual focus group sessions on August 21 and August 26, 2020. 7 members from the MBEWBE/Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee attended the two focus groups. Four attended the August 26, session and three attended the August 27 session. SMBR staff focus groups conducted to include the executive leadership team. Disparity Study General Update Disparity Study Milestones 4 Sample Contract Data File for locally funded contracts has been developed. 8 Business Owner Interview Sessions Scheduled: Invitations were emailed and will be conducted 9/17 thru 9/23. 8 small group executive staff interviews were held July 8, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22 and 24, 2020. 4 additional follow up interviews were also held. Over 5 outreach sessions have been conducted by the CHA team. Data Request Letter #1 & #2 sent to prime contractors. . 84 businesses have registered for the Business Owner Focus Groups 5 Week of 9/14 & 9/21/2020 9 small group virtual business owner interviews are scheduled 9/14, 9/30 & 10/2/2020 3 optional group staff interviews for City department staff group interviews Continued disparity study coordination details Disparity Study Next Steps Questions? 6