During their campaign, Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis spoke often about empowering small businesses and small diverse businesses to expand economic opportunity and help build generational wealth; the Executive Order signed by the Governor is the latest step to make good on that promise.
"We need to do more to help our small and small diverse businesses compete for state dollars," said Governor Shapiro. "That will require policies like those I'm announcing today, but most importantly, it will require a Governor who gives a damn and makes sure these businesses are part of our collective progress. It's not just the right thing to do-it's the smart thing to do. By supporting our small diverse businesses, we'll not only grow our economy and strengthen our communities - we'll also create more competition for Commonwealth business and secure higher quality products and better results for all Pennsylvanians."
"I've seen firsthand that small businesses owned by women and Black and brown Pennsylvanians are vital to our communities. They are gathering places - centers for connection and conversation, and they are job creators and innovators," said Lieutenant Governor Davis. "We must support small-business owners by cutting red tape and putting resources into economic development and innovation. That's why today's Executive Order is so important. We're going to go out and actively encourage small businesses and small diverse business owners to compete for government contracts and become Commonwealth vendors. Small and small diverse businesses deserve a better shot at competing for state contracts - and the Shapiro-Davis Administration is going to make sure they get it."
Esta historia es de la edición September 08, 2023 de Scoop USA Newspaper.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición September 08, 2023 de Scoop USA Newspaper.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Evans: Much of GOP Agenda is Unpopular and We'll Fight It
He doesn't think people voted for higher prices or denial of healthcare.
How to root out Trumpism
So many of you have asked me how one of the most loathsome people in America was just reelected president that I thought you might find it helpful if I shared with you some personal history.
Kraft Heinz stops serving school-designed Lunchables because of low demand
At the time, Kraft Heinz said the offerings were protein-enriched and contained reduced levels of saturated fat and levels of saturated fat and sodium to meet the requirements of the national free and reduced-price school lunch program.
Independence Blue Cross invites members to join free in-person and virtual events to learn more about Medicare
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is holding free events and online webinars to help existing members learn more about Medicare.
In honor of Veterans Day and our troops "God's Military Force"
Since the beginning of time, whenever man established a nation, country, or kingdom, he also developed a Military Force to protect that kingdom from enemies and, if necessary, back that Government in enforcing its law.
Phila. Water Dept.highlights conservation tips under drought watch
The Philadelphia Water Department supports the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP) call for reduced water use by residents in Philadelphia and 35 additional counties.
SEPTA announces major fare increase proposal for Jan.1
With no prospect of a statewide solution to help fund the everyday operating expenses of public transportation systems, SEPTA announced a new fare increase proposal that would see rates jump by more than 20% across all modes and methods of payment.
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year's Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese capital stood in stark contrast to the serious topic of slavery featuring in the artworks of guest artists from the United States.
The torch is passed: from MAGA throwbacks to America's future
Joe Biden didn't just pass the torch to another generation. He passed it from white MAGA men to America's future.
Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday but some appear to work far better than others.