MBE program sees record-high participation, but advocates still skeptical

Nancy Lavin

10/18/2022

NEW DATA from the R.I. Department of Administration shows the state hit record levels of participation by minority and women-owned businesses in state contracts in fiscal 2022, after falling short of mandated minimums in fiscal year 2021. /PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN — NEW DATA from the R.I. Department of Administration shows the state hit record levels of participation by minority and women-owned businesses in state contracts in fiscal 2022, after falling short of mandated minimums in fiscal 2021. /PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

PROVIDENCE – After again falling short of mandated minimums for contracts and purchases with women and minority-owned businesses in fiscal 2021, the state rebounded with a record share of dollars awarded to these groups last fiscal year. The 15.3% of state contracts awarded to women and minority-owned businesses in fiscal 2022 not only exceeds the…

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