On Friday, June 28, 2024, the City of St. Petersburg’s Office of Supplier Diversity hosted its inaugural “Contacts & Contracts Bus Tour.” The event aimed to support over 20 small, minority-owned, and women-owned local businesses by providing a unique networking opportunity.
During the tour, participants engaged with local agencies to explore resources and contract opportunities available in the St. Pete area. The tour included visits to The Greenhouse, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Pinellas County Economic Development, Creative Contractors, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Wannemacher Jensen Architects, and Create Building Company.
The initiative also highlighted the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and the new Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program. Both programs aim to stimulate economic growth and provide opportunities for small businesses owned by minorities and women.
More information about the Office of Supplier Diversity’s programs and upcoming events can be found at www.stpete.org/OSD.
The Office of Supplier Diversity was established to promote fair business opportunities through diversity programs that ensure equity in contracts and procurement for all community members seeking to do business with the City of St. Petersburg.
