PVPC proposes $10 million community equity fund to help minority- and women-owned firms meet MGM procurement goals The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission told the Gaming Commission its grant-funded gap analysis found minority- and women-owned firms are underrepresented in MGM Springfield procurement; PVPC proposed a $10 million, 10-year closed community-based equity fund and a capital-absorption study to test feasibility.

The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission is stepping up with a bold $10 million equity fund aimed at empowering minority- and women-owned businesses to seize new opportunities with MGM Springfield.

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Missouri mandates three-point bonus for service-disabled veteran businesses in state contracts State contracts must prioritize service-disabled veteran owned businesses with a three-point bonus.

Missouri is taking a bold step by mandating a three-point bonus for state contracts that prioritize service-disabled veteran-owned businesses!

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California Senate Bill 656 mandates small business liaisons for all state agencies New bill aims to enhance small business participation across California's state agencies.

California is taking bold steps to empower its 4.1 million small businesses with new legislation that could transform their chances of success in a tough economy.

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