Supplier Diversity
We work to ensure that minority- and women-owned small businesses can thrive and grow in Boston through access to City contracts.
What We Do
We certify businesses as:
- Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
- Women Business Enterprises (WBEs)
- Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)
- Small Business Local Enterprises (SLBEs)
We also run programs that support diverse. businesses in growing their capacity to bid for city and other government contracts.
- Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at jolivia.barros@boston.gov or 617-635-4511.
Services
Certify Your Business with the Supplier Diversity Program
The Supplier Diversity Program works to ensure that minority- and women-owned small businesses can thrive and grow in Boston through equitable access to City contracts.
Certified Business Directory
See a list of all current businesses certified through the supplier diversity program.
Guide to City Contracting
Starting a business relationship with the City does not need to be a daunting process.
Contracting Opportunity Fund
Helping small, local businesses build their operational capacity and level the playing field for historically disadvantaged businesses interested in City contracts.
Sheltered Market Program
We're designating City of Boston contracts as available exclusively for minority- and women-owned businesses.
Policy and Process
Policy and ProcessLearn more about the IQC, which allows City staff to use a simplified process to procure higher values of supplies and...
The study identified challenges for minority- and woman-owned businesses in doing business with Boston.
Read the executive order establishing equitable procurement goals in support of minority and woman-owned businesses.
