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Washington State Disparity Study Informational Webinar Meeting

Please make a note that because of some technical difficulties, we are changing the service we are using to hold next week's DES Public Webinar.  Please disregard the link we gave to you when you registered and use the information below. Instructions: Meeting Date and Time (no change): Wednesday, August 9 at 10:00am To Join the online meeting use this new link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/colette_holt_associates A few minutes before 10:00am, click on the meeting link listed above and, when prompted, enter your name and email address and click Join.
Washington State is conducting a Disparity Study of its minority-, women-, and veteran- owned businesses (M/W/VBEs). The Study will examine: ·         The utilization and availability of M/WBEs. ·         Whether there are race- and gender-based barriers to full and fair opportunities to compete for the State of Washington's prime contracts and subcontracts. ·         The experiences of all types of firms, including veteran-owned firms, seeking work with the State of Washington and its overall contracting policies. Washington State will be hosting a webinar study informational meeting. If you were not able to attend the 2 in person meetings that were held, this meeting will: ·         Provide an introduction to the study team ·         Explain the legal and regulatory standards applicable to studies and contracting equity programs ·         Describe the study process and timeline for completion ·         Include information on how to provide further input Webinar: Date: Wednesday 8/9/17 Time: 10:00 am Click here to register After you have registered, you will receive the link to the webinar. QUESTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION Study website: wastate.disparity-study.com Consultant conducting the study: Colette Holt & Associates wastate_study@mwbelaw.com The state Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is overseeing the study on behalf of the state. Washington State's study Manager: Rex Brown DES Administrative Director, Business Diversity Subcabinet and Study Manager (360) 407-7926 Rex.Brown@des.wa.gov
 
 
Date: 
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Organizer Name: 
Rex Brown DES Administrative Director, Business Diversity Subcabinet and Study Manager
Organizer Email: 
Rex.Brown@des.wa.gov
Organizer Phone: 
(360) 407-7926