SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has commissioned BBC Research & Consulting (BBC) to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, person of color (POC)-owned businesses, or woman-owned businesses that make it more difficult for them to compete for or perform state work.
The disparity study will:
• Measure the participation of those businesses in State work
• Estimate the availability of those businesses for State work
• Assess whether any disparities exist between utilization and participation
• Assess marketplace conditions for those businesses
There will be many opportunities for you to participate directly in the study. Look out for information on how you can participate in the following ways:
• Attend a community stakeholder session (December 2022)
• Participate in a business survey (December 2022 – April 2023)
• Participate in an in-depth interview (December 2022 – March 2023)
• Participate in a focus group (April 2023)
• Submit written comments or questions (throughout)
• Attend a final presentation (September 2023)
To learn more, visit: https://oregon.gov/das/pages/disparity-study.aspx or contact [email protected]
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For additional information, contact:
BBC Research & Consulting Associate
Betsy Sava at (303) 321-2547
[email protected]
OR
DAS Disparity Study Manager
Christopher Wilson at (971) 283-4990
[email protected]
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George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
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