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• OEO releases its FY2013 Annual Participation Report

  OEO releases its FY2013 Annual Participation Report

  Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its operations this year, OEO renewed its commitment to drive economic inclusion both within and outside of the public sector through innovation, collaboration and communication. The report represents an in-depth analysis of for-profit contracts awarded by the City of Philadelphia from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (FY13). Highlights include that in FY13, Minority, Women and Disabled Owned Enterprises (M/W/DSBEs) were awarded $243.9 million in City business, representing a 28.2% participation rate on City and Quasi-Public Agency contracts, exceeding the City’s goal of 25%. In addition, the OEO Registry of certified firms has expanded to 2,175 businesses, more than 63% since 2010. Read the full report.
  
  M/W/DSBEs interested in contracting with the City should register with OEO, learn how: www.phila.gov/oeo.
• Read the City of Philadelphia FY2013 Annual Disparity Study

  Read the City of Philadelphia FY2013 Annual Disparity Study

  The City of Philadelphia Annual Disparity Study for Fiscal Year 2013 is now available. This study analyzes the City’s use of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disabled Business Enterprises (DSBEs) (collectively known as M/W/DSBEs), relative to the availability of such firms to compete for City business, on Public Works, Personal and Professional Services, and Supplies, Services, and Equipment contracts. It determines the extent to which a disparity between utilization and availability exists, and provides critical data in the formation of annual Participation Goals.
  
  READ THE REPORT