2023 Contracting Summit: Equity in Government Contracting, Henry Bridgers, Grinnell College, Intern.
On Thursday, September 14th, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted the 2023 Contracting Summit: Equity in Government Contracting . At this event, public sector representatives and government contractors gathered in the White House Eisenhower Executive Office building to discuss current initiatives and contracting opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). The Summit began with a welcome by Donald R. Cravins , Under Secretary of Commerce for the MBDA. Mr. Cravins gave a brief overview of the issues minority businesses face, drawing attention to the lack of minority representation in contracting. After Mr. Cravins' address, Gene B. Sperling, Senior Advisor to the President, shared brief remarks before returning to the White House to address issues concerning the United Auto Workers’ Strike in Michigan . Public Sector Panel: Overview and Updates on Federal Investments The next session was the Public Se