2011 EBE Annual Report Final

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Governors Office ofEconomic & Business Equity

Calendar Year 2011

Activities andProgram Participation

(Formerly known as Office of the Advocate forMinority, Women & Emerging Small Business[MWESB])

Cheryl Myers, Director255 Capitol Street NE - Suite 126

Salem, OR [email protected]

www.oregon.gov/Gov/MWESB
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Executive SummaryGovernor Kitzhaber is focused on supporting economic prosperity and equitableopportunities for all Oregonians. This priority drives the work of the Governors Office ofEconomic & Business Equity.

In 2011, the State of Oregons 12 largest agencies contracted nearly $3.5 billion ofgoods and services. Many of these contracts went to Oregon small businesses thatwere most impacted by the 2009 downturn.

The state began collecting data for minority-owned (MBE) and women-owned (WBE)contract awards in 2009 for 11 designated Department of Administrative Servicesagencies responsible for setting and reporting their aspirational targets pursuant toExecutive Order 08-16.In 2010, 11 agencies became 12 with changes to theDepartment of Health and Human Services. The year-over-year results for these 12agencies MBE/WBE contracting practices:

MBE/WBE Contracts

Year ValueAwarded

ReportingAgencies

Agencies AwardingContracts

2009 $4,798,452 11 92010 $19,846,134 11 52011 $33,017,961 12 12

While the state has yet to break one percent of total awarded contract value, substantialprogress has been made in the direction and the responsiveness of agency efforts. Forthe first time, every reporting agency participated in 2011. Special recognition goes toOregon Department of Transportation, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Departmentof Administrative Services for their highest MBE/WBE participation yet. Pursuant to the2012Executive Order12-03, 21 state agencies will set MBE/WBEs goals for 2012 andbeyond. Further, disaggregated award data will be collected on a quarterly basis forMBE, WBE and ESBs. These initial efforts are just the beginning, and it is anticipatedthat this next year will see increased contracting access for historicallyunderrepresented firms.

In addition, the office interacted with more than 3,200 certified small business ownersand with thousands of individuals across the state at more than 300 events, from largetrade shows and business fairs to monthly and individual meetings with chambers of

commerce, school districts, and business groups.
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Background and Mission

The mission of the Governors Office of Economic & Business Equity (formerly known asOffice of the Advocate for Minority, Women & Emerging Small Business [MWESB]) is toincrease the participation rate of Oregons certified small businesses and to build

awareness of the relevance of small businesses as an important driver of Oregon seconomy.

In 1987, the Legislature, underORS 200, created the Advocate for Disadvantaged,Minority, and Women Owned Businesses within the Governors office. The Advocatesoffice originally acted as administrator for the State of Oregons DBE (DisadvantagedBusiness Enterprise), MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), and WBE (Women BusinessEnterprise) program, coordinating a wide range of duties, including oversight of theCertification Office, now managed by Oregon Business Development Department(OBDD). The term and designation of Emerging Small Business (ESB) was added tothe statute in 1989.

Services that meet the needs of Oregon small businesses have changed since thecreation of this office. In 1987, there were strict requirements for state agencies tocontract with certified minority and women business owners. Following the 2005 NinthCircuit Court ruling1, it is even more critical for the Economic & Business Equity team towork closely with state agencies on the importance of a diverse vendor pool and thebusiness case for agency participation in contracting with minority, women andemerging small businesses.

Today, the Economic & Business Equity office provides multiple services to more than3,200 certified small business owners across the state of Oregon. In addition to offeringassistance to certified firms, the office also supports the business operations of stateagency procurement departments and personnel and provides information, training, andadvice to local governments, trade organizations, and large prime contractors onworking with certified firms.

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2011 MWESB Contracting

The Bureau of Labor & Industries 2010 report, Diversifying the ConstructionWorkforce,2states that Oregons economy has been among the hardest hit in thenation by the 2009 recession Construction was one of the first Oregon industries to

enter the recession and it is projected to be among the last to recover. Constructionemployment declined 40 percent between March 2007 and March 2010 As the truismgoes, when the economy gets a cold, minority and female sectors of the constructionindustry get pneumonia.

This reactive pneumonia extends to rural Oregon as well, and the economic downturngreatly affected Oregon businesses of all sizes, in all sectors, and in communitiesacross the state. Fortunately, there are signs of a slow but steady financial recovery arecovery that is dependent on the health of Oregons 85,000+ small businesses. Thesebusiness, the Governor believes, are integral to getting Oregonians back to work, andhes dedicated to their renewal and to supporting Oregons innovative and

entrepreneurial economy. Economic & Business Equitys role is to support this effort bynurturing a robust, diverse workforce that reflects all of Oregon.

State contracting opportunities extend beyond construction and include goods andservices such as information technology, transcription, janitorial, grounds-keeping,consulting, etc. In 2011, the State of Oregons 12 largest agencies contracted nearly$3.5 billion. Many of these contracts went to Oregon small businesses that were mostimpacted by the 2009 downturn.

In 2009, the state began collecting data for minority-owned (MBE) and women-owned(WBE) contract awards for 11 designated Department of Administrative Servicesagencies responsible for setting and reporting their aspirational targets pursuant to

Executive Order 08-16.In 2010, 11 agencies became 12 with changes to theDepartment of Health and Human Services. The year-over-year results for these 12agencies MBE/WBE contracting practices:

MBE/WBE Contracts

Year ValueAwarded

ReportingAgencies

Agencies AwardingContracts

2009 $4,798,452 11 92010 $19,846,134 11 52011 $33,017,961 12 12

While the state has yet to break one percent of total awarded contract value, theGovernor is pleased with the direction and the responsiveness of agency efforts. For thefirst time, every reporting agency participated. Special recognition goes to OregonDepartment of Transportation, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Department of

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Administrative Services for their highest MBE/WBE participation yet. Pursuant to the2012Executive Order12-03, 21 state agencies will set MBE/WBEs goals for 2012 andbeyond. Further, disaggregated award data will be collected on a quarterly basis forMBE, WBE and ESBs. These initial efforts are just the beginning, with anticipatedincreases in contracting access and opportunities for historically underrepresented

firms.

Opportunity Register and ClearinghouseProgram

Economic & Business Equity promotes certification for MWESB firms and the use of theOregon Procurement Information Network(ORPIN)system.ORS 200.035requiresstate agencies to notify the Economic & Business Equity office [formerlyAdvocates Office]of potential contract opportunities when the dollar amount of a contract exceeds $5,000.

The Opportunity Register & Clearinghouse operates as a resource for state-certified

vendors seeking government contracts and for agencies seeking assistance findingcertified vendors. The Clearinghouse Program Coordinator, a role staffed by theEconomic & Business Equity Deputy Director, searches ORPIN for businessopportunities for certified firms, and proactively searches for bid listings through otherbusiness networks. These opportunities are shared with Oregon-certified firms on aconsistent basis. Each broadcast contains the bid host, bid number, deadline, a briefdescription of the project, and provides the sole point of contact. In the case wherethere is a mandatory pre-bid conference, timelines are underlined and highlighted.

Agencies that do not use ORPIN frequently request assistance from the Clearinghouse.The Program Coordinator/Deputy Director searches the current MWESB list for vendors

who can supply the needed goods or services and makes notification of potentialopportunities in an unbiased manner. The Program Coordinator also provides databaseutilization assistance and instruction to agencies. In addition, the ClearinghouseProgram Coordinator distributes items of interest to certified firms. These includearticles on certification, upcoming state projects, technical and training opportunities,workshops, tradeshows and other business related events such as the GovernorsMarketplace.

Numerous agencies have begun initiatives to support certified firms: ODOT has a strongEmerging Small Business Program and Small Contracting Program and provides avariety of technical assistance workshops and classes for certified firms. TheDepartment of Forestry recently reviewed its vendors and identified 44 firms it believesare strong certification candidates; a joint letter from the Department of Forestry directorand the Economic & Business Equity director was sent, encouraging firms to considerbecoming certified. The Governors office continues to engage and support all stateagencies in their outreach efforts and strategy development.
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The Economic & Business Equity office has evolved to serve constituents in achallenging and changing economy, relying on good communication and outreach andproviding firms with multiple channels to reach out for information and technical support.

In addition to being available by phone, fax, email, and through a frequently updatedwebsite, the Economic & Business Equity office also attends trade shows and chambermeetings that enable in-person networking to promote state resources andopportunities.

Communications

Technology has aided efficiency and assistedin cost controls. The recently updatedwebsite provides streamlined access toresources, including information on

certification and access to capital; links totrade associations, chambers of commerce,and federal, state, county and city agencies;and calendars of upcoming events. The siteis linked by many different outsideorganizations.

Email is the primary communication method for sharing Clearinghouse notices, yet theoffice is proud of the personal connections and relationships maintained by the 2.5person staff (consistent with previous staffing levels).

Cheryl Myerswas appointed to Governor Kitzhabers Cabinet in

January 2010; she serves as a senior policy advisor to the Governoron issues related to minority-owned, women-owned, emerging smallbusiness and disadvantaged business enterprises. Director Myerscreates access to contracting opportunities for certified firms. Shebrings two decades of private sector experience as an Oregonbusiness owner.

Cyreena Boston Ashby served as Deputy Director/ ClearinghouseProgram Coordinator throughout 2011. She most recently servedas a field rep in U.S. Senator Merkleys Portland office and has

experience in both county and city roles.

Joy Howard, Executive Assistant, serves both Economic & BusinessEquity and Diversity & Inclusion teams. Most recently at the AdvocacyCommissions, she brings deep and broad knowledge of and experienceworking with the State.


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Outreach Activities

2011 Contacts

The Economic & Business Equity office interacted with thousands of people over 2011at events across the state. The following is a summary of the types and frequency offormal meetings and groups.

Roadshow/Meet & Greets: 171 events

Small Business Fairs: 34 events

Trade Shows: 86 events

Governors Marketplace: annual event, 300+ in attendance

Monthly meeting attendance: 150+ small businesses each month

Governors Marketplace 2011

The 2011Annual Governors Marketplace, despite occurring on a snowy day thatclosed many schools and businesses, attracted more than 300 attendees. Workshopsincluded technical assistance, networking opportunities with 70+ agencies/primecontractors, a welcome from Governor Kitzhaber, and a keynote address from Oregonbusinessman Junki Yoshida. Participants appreciated the opportunity and commentedthat the event was both valuable and productive.

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16 Roadshow & Biz Center Meet & GreetsThe Economic & Business Equity team toured the state to share the Governors mission;reach out to communities and create relationships with certifiedfirms, local governments, business leaders and businessorganizations that currently or could support minority-owned,women-owned, and emerging small businesses in their localcommunities. Over the course of the year, visits included:

Pendleton La Grande

Ontario Seaside

Astoria

Lincoln City

Tillamook Grants Pass

Medford Klamath Falls

Albany

Eugene

Bend Gresham

North Bend

Roseburg

Recognizing fiscal constraints, trips were scheduled strategically to maximize costefficiencies. The Economic & Business Equity office utilized the SBA/OBDD Small Business

Development Centers, or Biz Centers, which are typically located at Oregon UniversitySystem campuses or community colleges throughout the state. At each Biz Center, staffhosted Meet & Greets with local business owners and agency representatives to discussMWESB certification, small business ownerresources, and how to contract with state and localgovernments.

Policy opportunities leveraged through this outreach: Promotion of MWESB Certification

Promotion of certified firms to local governmentsand school districts

Cool Schools Governors Marketplace April 2012 Multi-Jurisdictional communication methods and

best practices

70 Targeted Meetings and ConferencesThroughout the year, staff attended membershipmeetings and conferences and held meetings withthe following groups:

City & Area Chambers of Commerce Portland Business Alliance Gresham Chamber Astoria Chamber Tillamook Chamber Klamath Chamber Medford Chamber Grants Pass Chamber

It was a pleasure working withCheryl to co-host the outreachmeeting to Ontario, Oregon, inAugust 2011.We had a diversemix of community membersranging from bankers to smallbusiness owners to non-profitorganizations; totaling 25attendees. The conversationand questions were lively andon target with your operations;matching the needs of ourcommunity. I received positiveresponses from all participants,thanking me for inviting themand welcoming you and yourteam back to the community inthe future. I look forward to ournext collaboration.

Andrea R. TestiDirector, Treasure Valley

Community College SmallBusiness Development

Center Biz Center


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Culturally Specific Chambers of Commerce & Business Groups African American Chamber of

Commerce Asian Pacific American Chamberof

Commerce Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of

Commerce Latino Business Alliance Oregon Native American Chamber of

Commerce National Association of Minority

Contractors - Oregon Oregon Association of Minority

Entrepreneurs Philippine Chamber of Commerce

City, County & School District Administrators

City of Salem City of Portland City of Astoria City of Beaverton City of Gresham City of Burns Malheur County Multnomah County Deschutes County North Clackamas School District Parkrose School District

Burns School District Astoria School District City of Medford City of Klamath Fall Klamath School District Medford Jackson County School District Grants Pass School District Port of Portland Portland Development Commission Metro TriMet

OUS & Community College Partners Blue Mountain Community College Chemeketa Community College Clatsop Community College Eastern Oregon University Lane Community College Linn-Benton Community College Mt. Hood Community College Oregon Institute of Technology

Portland Community College Portland State University Rogue Valley Community College Southern Oregon University Tillamook Bay Community College Treasure Valley Community College University of Oregon

ODOT Regions Region 1 (Portland) Region 2 (Salem) Region 3 (Roseburg)

Region 4 (Bend) Region 5 (La Grande)


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Regional Economic Development Partners Southern Oregon Regional Economic

Development, Inc. Northeast Oregon Economic Development District Oregon Economic Development Association Oregon Microenterprise Network

Regional Solutions Teams Central Oregon Valley/North Coast Eastern Oregon Southern Oregon

Federally Recognized Tribal Relationships Burns-Paiute Tribe Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Confederated Tribes of The Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Coquille Indian Tribe Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Klamath Tribes Governors Annual Government to Government

Summit Quarterly Tribal Economic Cluster Meeting Oregon Native American Business &

Entrepreneurial Network - Trading at the River

The Economic & Business Equity office sought outevents that would improve exposure to businessowners and provide an audience to broadcast theoffices mission and resources. Staff also attendedevents to represent the Governor in coordination with the Governors Diversity & Inclusionteam. This consistent outreach has afforded the Business Equity team exposure to anaverage of 150 small businesses each month.

Dozens of Regularly Scheduled Meeting Attendance

The following are additional events and meetingsattended since January 2011; many are held monthly:

A Gathering Of Friends

African American Chamber ofCommerce

African American Community UnityBreakfast

Cheryl Myers and theGovernors Office of Economic

and Business Equity have beeninstrumental in building

relationships across the state.

Cheryl continually encouragespositive engagements between

state and local agencies, andthe public they serve,

particularly the MWESBcommunities. Her efforts raise

the standards of governmentrelations, paving new roads to

a bright future. One outstandingdemonstration of her dedication

is that she shares hersuccesses with those around

her, lifting up others who share

her desire for excellence and ahope for a better future. Her

energy is remarkable, as is herpassion for inspiring others

across the state. I ampersonally honored to with workCheryl in my capacity at ODOT,

and I look forward to a brightfuture in the years ahead.

John F. Downing

Emerging Small Business

Program Manager

Oregon Department ofTransportation

Office of Civil Rights
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Associated General Contractors AnnualMeeting

Business Diversity Institute MinorityEnterprise Development

CFEE Cultural Competency Training

City of Beaverton Reverse Vendor Fair Clean Energy Works Oregon Partner

Roundtable Daily Journal of Commerce Quarterly

MWESB Networking Greater Portland Construction

Partnership

Latino Business Network - Caf y PanDulce and Expo Negocio

National Association of MinorityContractors Oregon (NAMCO)

NAYA Annual Gala

New Leadership Oregon AnnualLeadership Conference

Oregon Association of MinorityEntrepreneurs Youth Conference

OAME Tradeshow ODOT Federal Highway DBE Training

ODOT Outreach

OIT Reverse Vendor Fair

Oregon Commission on AsianAmericans & Pacific Islanders

Oregon Commission on Black Affairs Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs Oregon Commission of Women

Oregon Micro Enterprise Network Oregon Native American Chamber Oregon Purchasing & Procurement

Association Reverse Vendor Fair Partners in Diversity-Breakfast of

Champions Partners in Diversity-Say Hey Philippine American Chamber of

Commerce, local and Bi-NationalConference

PSU Business Outreach Program

PSU EcoDisctrict Summit PDX SBA Small Business Fairs

Rogue Valley Business Fair SBA Annual Gala

University of Oregon Reverse VendorFair

University of Oregon African AmericanLeaders Luncheon

Urban Entrepreneurs Network

MWESB Legal SummitThis group, formed under Multnomah County Chairs direction in 2010, was originallydesigned as a forum for the collective efforts of Portland-area agencies to identifyMWESB barriers and define collaborative solutions. Involvement from ODOT and theGovernors office has brought a broader perspective and geographic reach. The promisingwork aligns well with goals to connect with local governments and municipalities for bestpractice strategies.

Diversity & Inclusion Agency Kitchen CabinetConvened in conjunction with Frank Garcia, Director of Diversity & Inclusion/AffirmativeAction, this meeting is a forum and platform for the 26 largest state agency heads to review,

discuss and identify strategies and programs for developing and embedding Diversity &Inclusion into the State of Oregon delivery system, culture, and organizationalaccountability. Agendas emphasize state procurement and contracting operations, culture,workforce diversity (particular focus on executive management and policy positions withinstate ranks), and Executive Appointments to boards and commissions.


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Procurement Advisory TeamProcurement representatives from the Diversity & Inclusion Agency Kitchen Cabinet willmeet regularly in 2012 with a similar focus as the Legal Summit, but at a state agency level.The Economic & Business Equity team will facilitate on-the-ground conversations to identifycertified firm procurement barriers, share best agency practices, and clarify statute

authority.

Governors Minority Contractor Advisory GroupThe Governors Minority Contractor Advisory Group wasdesigned to facilitate a regular conversation between theGovernor and certified minority contractors. Twomeetings have been held to date, providing a forum forthe Governor to hear about issues affecting minoritycontractors such as prompt pay, bonding, and insurance.

Private/Public Sector CEO Leadership SummitGovernor Kitzhaber and Oregon

Association of MinorityEntrepreneurs Founder/Chair SamBrooks met in January 2012 withmore than 50 public and privatesector leaders at the GrowingOregons Economy businesssummit. The event was anopportunity for state businessleaders to discuss initiatives to

provide support and pathways for Oregon small businesses andminority-owned/women-owned businesses. The Summit concludedwith agreement to form workgroups and reconvene this summer.

2012 Certification and Technical Opportunities

Cool SchoolsThe Cool Schools Bill, which passed unanimously in 2011, was designed to put people backto work while completing long-overdue energy retrofits and safety upgrades to Oregonspublic school buildings. For every $1 million investment in energy efficiency, as many as 15

jobs can be created. Last summer, nearly $11 million in arranged loans to 12 schooldistricts for Cool Schools upgrades brought new projects to regions around the state,including hard-hit areas like Pine Eagle in eastern Oregon, Klamath Falls in the south, andWarrenton on the north coast.

The Economic & Business Equity office collaborated with Oregon Department of Energy toincrease certified firms access to Cool Schools contracting opportunities. During statewidetravel, staff spoke with local contractors and school districts about opportunities for energyupgrade projects in local school buildings.

In December, the Cool Schools Contractor Interest form was added to the office website,and the entire certified database was notified. This form allows contractors, architects or

We appreciate the

collaborative efforts

between the Director of

Economic & Business

Equity of the Governors

office and OAME; its

making a positive

difference in the lives of

minority, women and

emerging small businesses

in the State of Oregon.

- Sam BrooksBrooks Staffing

Founder/Board ChairOregon Association of

Minority Entrepreneurs
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engineers to declare their interest in being connectedwith a school district to be considered for CoolSchools contracting. Within seven weeks, over sixdozen firms submitted forms. The Economic &Business Equity team continues to promote CoolSchools and collect interest forms to be shared withrespective school districts in spring 2012.

ORPIN 2.0Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has asigned Statement of Work with SciQuest to launchORPIN 2.0, the State of Oregons e-procurementsystem. This updated version of ORPIN will providea full procure-to-pay solution, giving certified firms,businesses, and government entities a more user-friendly online system to search for and broadcastbid opportunities and streamline the purchase,

invoice and payment cycle.The ORPIN 2.0 system will provide a simplifiedprocess for MWESB supplier registration. Thesystem will also capture and report detailed spendinformation and other data thereby providing furthertransparency into the purchasing needs andpractices of government agencies. This informationwill inform the supplier market place allowing them tomatch their products and services to the needs ofgovernment agencies. The Governors office ispleased to collaborate with DAS and the ORPINteam to provide better customer service and a moreeffective process to Oregon businesses.

Google Get Your Business OnlineIn March, the Economic & Business Equity office partnered with Google on a free, two-dayevent for small businesses. The event offered businesses tools to get started on the web,with workshops on building a website (including free website hosting for 12 months),attracting visitors and customers, and using various programs and apps to support theirbusiness. Businesses that are already online were able to access tools and resources tohelp improve and enhance their online presence. The online version of this program will beoffered over the next 12 months.

We welcome Cheryl Myers andher equally passionate

colleague Cyreena BostonAshby from the Governors

office of Economic & BusinessEquity. Their great efforts in a

very short time since taking thecharge are helping the MWESB

community in Oregon feelconnected to the Governors

office directly. Cherylsleadership in bringing

accountability in publiccontracting- especially in the

realm of MWESB opportunities,her emphasis on making

information easily accessible

via the offices websitewww.oregon.gov/Gov/MWESB,and her efforts in bringing along

educational opportunities tohelp empower all small

businesses in our State wouldprove extremely valuable.

Thanks for setting thestandards high. We are getting

used to expecting more.

Vijay DeodharCEO, 3D InFusion, Inc.

M/ESB # 3319
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Electronic CertificationPending budget approval, BizOregon will move from a manual, paper application to anonline, electronic process to register as a certified firm. Incomplete applications are themain delay during the certification process, resulting in countless hours of back/forthcommunication and subsequent time delays. The software under consideration would

allow businesses to complete their application online, and then store their information inthe certified clearinghouse once they become an official certified firm. Implementationwill expand efficiencies and reduce backlogs for the BizOregon Certification SpecialistTeam. Firms lacking technology access will be able to continue submitting paperapplications.

Governors Marketplace 2012The Governors Marketplace 2012 is scheduled for April 18. This years theme is At theSpeed of Business. The reverse vendor conference will feature presentations byprivate and public-sector experts on a wide range of issues that are important tobusiness owners, including marketing, managing risk, contracting with state and federal

agencies, sustainability, safety, and growing a business. Record-breaking attendancefrom small businesses is anticipated. State agencies, local governments and numerousprivate sector firms will also attend.

Overview of Certified Firms

Oregons 3,200 certified MWESB firms offer a vast assortment of goods and services.Services vary from accounting to window cleaning, while goods range from automotiveparts to windows to office supplies. Companies range in size from sole proprietors tomany employees. The Director of Economic & Business Equity encourages economicintegration of these companies into Oregons business network and identifies potential

additional firms for certification. Since the creation of this office, the economy, businessclimate, and composition and number of certified firms have changed dramatically.Further, legal challenges to the program have affected the work as well. Moreinformation about Oregons certified firms is available below.


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Gender, Ethnicity & County Breakdown3

Primary Owner Female: 1,446Primary Owner Male: 1,769Gender N/A or Unknown or Other: 15

African American 191Asian Indian 56Asian Pacific 165Caucasian 2,252Hispanic 283Native American 112

Unknown 171

3As of February 23, 2012 Total Firm Count equaled 3,230.

For acronyms & break down numbers please see end of report.

GENDER

Primary Owner

Female

Primary Owner

Male

ETHNICITY

African American

Asian Indian

Asian Pacific

Caucasian

Hispanic

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Baker 16 Douglas 58 Lane 160 Tillamook 8

Benton 37 Grant 6 Lincoln 18 Umatilla 22

Clackamas 418 Harney 4 Linn 46 Union 23

Clatsop 15 Hood River 20 Malheur 3 Wallowa 2

Columbia 29 Jackson 93 Marion 206 Wasco 9

Coos 23 Jefferson 16 Morrow 2 Washington 446

Crook 7 Josephine 21 Multnomah 963 Yamhill 61

Curry 9 Klamath 30 Polk 41

Deschutes 104 Lake 3 Sherman 1 Out of State 310

Baker

Benton

Clackamas

Clatsop

Columbia

Coos

Crook

Curry

Deschutes

Douglas

Grant

Harney

HoodRiver

Jackson

Josephine

Klamath

Lake

Lane

Lincoln

Linn

Malhuer

Marion

Morrow

Multnomah

OutofState

Polk

Sherman

Tillamook

Umatilla

Union

Wallowa

Wasco

Washington

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CHART 5: MWESB Maps [Note: many firms are certified in multiple areas]


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CHART 6: Aspirational Target Setting/Reporting

Agency Total Minority Women MW Total 2011 Actual% 2011 Asp.Tgt

ODOT 348,611,992 21,530,359 8,699,387 30,229,746 8.67% 2.00%

ODFW 4,854,224 124,080 124,365 248,445 5.12% 2.00%

Employment 20,291,660 719,522 89,309 808,831 3.99% 10.00%

DOC 31,003,596 2,622 14,280 16,902 0.05% 1.00%

OHCS 276,210 0 1,800 1,800 0.65% 1.00%

DOF 11,455,972 79,130 0 79,130 0.69% 3.00%

OPRD 10,683,914 5,555 30,705 36,260 0.34% 1.00%

Energy 3,615,809 0 7,500 7,500 0.21% 1.00%

DAS 2,065,924 196,079 36,500 232,579 11.26% 1.00%

*OHA 381,837,165 289,974 349,310 639,284 0.17% 2.50%

DHS 2,703,839,559 400,259 321,950 722,209 0.03% 2.50%

OBDD 733,583 0 2,775 2,775 0.38% 5.00%

3,519,269,608 23,347,580 9,677,881 33,025,461 0.94%

* 1st quarter combined with DHS 0.66% 0.27%

2010 2010 2010 2010

Agency Total MW Actual% Asp.Tgt

ODOT 308,503,252 16,561,524 5.37% 1%

ODFW 2,385,822 0 0.00% 1%

Employment 14,319,097 29,279 0.20% 7%

DOC 17,959,604 0 0.00% 1%

OHCS 1,190,884 463 0.04% 1%

DOF 10,687,546 647,870 6.06% 1%

OPRD 6,545,802 0 0.00% 1%

Energy 1,087,500 0 0.00% 0.01%DAS 14,176,766 0 0.00% 0.50%

DHS 2,178,643,010 2,511,548 0.12% 2.50%

OBDD 872,659 95,450 10.94% 5%

2,556,371,942 19,846,134 0.78%

Agency 2009 Total 2009 MW 2009 Actual%

ODOT 436,260,648 3,220,853 0.74%

ODFW 53,580,495 10,000 0.02%

Employment 7,682,361 10,700 0.14%

DOC 99,058,962 0 0.00%

DHCS 9,068,475 1,550 0.02%DOF 13,307,210 89,156 0.67%

OPRD 4,179,381 33,000 0.79%

Energy 961,050 0 0.00%

DAS 2,648,364 9,833 0.37%

DHS 8,220,847,416 1,376,365 0.02%

OECDD 1,817,593 7,475 0.41%

8,849,411,955 4,758,932 0.05%


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CHART 7: Industry Clusters

NAICSCode Description

ODOTRegion

1

ODOTRegion

2

ODOTRegion

3

ODOTRegion

4

ODOTRegion

5 Totals

Totals - many firms are certified in multiple

categories 2,432 584 139 120 45 3,320323110 COMMERCIAL LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING 3 1 4

115310 SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY 7 1 1 1 10

221310 WATER SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS 6 2 1 9

236115NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION (EXCEPTOPERATIVE BUILDERS) 19 2 1 1 23

236116NEW MULTIFAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION (EXCEPTOPERATIVE BUILDERS) 13 4 1 1 19

236118 RESIDENTIAL REMODELERS 44 11 2 2 59

236210 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 15 3 1 1 20

236220COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGCONSTRUCTION 41 12 3 1 1 58

237110

WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES

CONSTRUCTION 25 14 1 2 42237120

OIL AND GAS PIPELINE AND RELATED STRUCTURESCONSTRUCTION 3 2 1 6

237130POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINE&RELATEDSTRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION 8 8 1 17

237210 LAND SUBDIVISION 5 5 10

237310 HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION 77 23 10 3 3 116

237990 OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION 10 4 3 1 18

238110POURED CONCRETE FOUNDATION AND STRUCTURECONTRACTORS 28 16 3 1 48

238120STRUCTURAL STEEL AND PRECAST CONCRETECONTRACTORS 10 6 1 1 18

238130 FRAMING CONTRACTORS 32 6 1 39

238140 MASONRY CONTRACTORS 14 10 1 25

238150 GLASS AND GLAZING CONTRACTORS 4 1 5

238160 ROOFING CONTRACTORS 21 6 1 1 29

238170 SIDING CONTRACTORS 23 5 28

238190OTHER FOUNDATION, STRUCTURE, AND BUILDINGEXTERIOR CONTRACTORS 13 3 2 2 20

238210ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRINGINSTALLATION CONTRACTORS 20 5 2 1 28

238220PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONINGCONTRACTORS 17 3 1 21

238290 OTHER BUILDING EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS 8 8

238310 DRYWALL AND INSULATION CONTRACTORS 36 13 3 52

238320 PAINTING AND WALL COVERING CONTRACTORS 62 19 2 83

238330 FLOORING CONTRACTORS 22 6 1 2 31238340 TILE AND TERRAZZO CONTRACTORS 14 2 2 18

238350 FINISH CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS 34 10 2 1 47

238390 OTHER BUILDING FINISHING CONTRACTORS 11 3 1 15

238910 SITE PREPARATION CONTRACTORS 48 22 4 3 2 79

238990 ALL OTHER SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS 62 31 9 9 2 113

323113 COMMERCIAL SCREEN PRINTING 6 2 1 9

323114 QUICK PRINTING 6 1 1 8


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ODOTRegion

1

ODOTRegion

2

ODOTRegion

3

ODOTRegion

4

ODOTRegion

5 Totals

Totals - many firms are certified in multiplecategories 2,432 584 139 120 45 3,320

NAICS

Code Description

Region

1

Region

2

Region

3

Region

4

Region

5

323115 DIGITAL PRINTING 14 3 2 1 1 21

323119 OTHER COMMERCIAL PRINTING 5 4 1 1 11

323122 PREPRESS SERVICES 2 3 1 6

332322 SHEET METAL WORK MANUFACTURING 5 2 7

332323ORNAMENTAL AND ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORKMANUFACTURING 12 2 1 1 16

332710 MACHINE SHOPS 2 1 1 4

332996 FABRICATED PIPE AND PIPE FITTING MANUFACTURING 4 4

339950 SIGN MANUFACTURING 15 6 1 1 1 24

423120MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES AND NEW PARTS MERCHANTWHOLESALERS 2 1 1 4

423210 FURNITURE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS 10 10

423310LUMBER, PLYWOOD, MILLWORK, AND WOOD PANELMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 5 5

423320BRICK, STONE, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 3 1 1 5

423390OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MERCHANTWHOLESALERS 13 2 1 1 17

423450MEDICAL/DENTAL/HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIESMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 3 2 1 6

423490OTHER PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIESMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 2 2 4

423610

ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, WIRINGSUPPLIES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT MERCHANTWHOLESALERS 10 1 11

423690OTHER ELECTRONIC PARTS AND EQUIPMENT MERCHANTWHOLESALERS 3 1 4

423830INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MERCHANTWHOLESALERS 5 2 1 8

423840 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS 8 1 1 1 11

423850SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIESMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 3 1 1 5

423990OTHER MISCELLANEOUS DURABLE GOODS MERCHANTWHOLESALERS 8 1 2 2 13

424120STATIONARY AND OFFICE SUPPLIES MERCHANTWHOLESALERS 4 1 5

424330WOMEN/CHILDREN/INFANT CLOTHING&ACCESSORIESMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 4 4

424930FLOWER, NURSERY STOCK, & FLORISTS' SUPPLIESMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 2 2 1 5

424990OTHER MISCELLANEOUS NONDURABLE GOODSMERCHANT WHOLESALERS 5 1 6

425120 WHOLESALE TRADE AGENTS AND BROKERS 11 3 14442110 FURNITURE STORES 5 1 1 7

442210 FLOOR COVERING STORES 4 4

444190 OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS 7 1 1 9

444220 NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS 2 1 1 4

453210 OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY STORES 4 1 1 6

453220 GIFT, NOVELTY AND SOUVENIR STORES 4 4

454111 ELECTRONIC SHOPPING 3 2 5


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ODOTRegion

1

ODOTRegion

2

ODOTRegion

3

ODOTRegion

4

ODOTRegion

5 Totals


484110 GENERAL FREIGHT TRUCKING, LOCAL 18 2 20

484210 USED HOUSEHOLD AND OFFICE GOODS MOVING 4 1 5

484220SPECIALIZED FREIGHT (EXCEPT USED GOODS)TRUCKING, LOCAL 21 11 4 1 37

488490OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR ROADTRANSPORTATION 5 2 1 8

488510 FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT 6 6

488991 PACKING AND CRATING 4 1 5

493110 GENERAL WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE 5 1 6

511210 SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS 4 1 5

512110 MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION 9 1 10

518210 DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES 12 1 13

519130

INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB

SEARCH PORTALS 4 4531190 LESSORS OF OTHER REAL ESTATE PROPERTY 1 5 6

531210 OFFICES OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND BROKERS 8 3 11

531390 OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE 10 3 1 14

532412CONSTRUCTION, MINING AND FORESTRY MACHINERYAND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING 3 1 4

532490OTHER COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIALMACHINERY&EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASING 2 2 1 5

541110 OFFICES OF LAWYERS 8 1 9

541199 ALL OTHER LEGAL SERVICES 4 1 5

541214 PAYROLL SERVICES 4 1 2 7

541219 OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES 2 2 4

541310 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 24 3 1 1 29541320 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 17 3 2 1 23

541330 ENGINEERING SERVICES 39 6 3 4 52

541340 DRAFTING SERVICES 44 5 2 1 52

541350 BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES 4 1 1 1 7

541370SURVEYING AND MAPPING (EXCEPT GEOPHYSICAL)SERVICES 11 1 12

541380 TESTING LABORATORIES 5 1 1 2 9

541410 INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES 48 7 55

541420 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SERVICES 7 1 8

541430 GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES 69 14 3 86

541490 OTHER SPECIALIZED DESIGN SERVICES 20 3 2 1 26541511 CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES 31 7 38

541512 COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES 32 6 38

541513 COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES 8 1 1 10

541519 OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES 14 3 2 19

541611ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL MANAGEMENTCONSULTING SERVICES 114 15 6 6 141

541612 HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES 23 2 2 1 28


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ODOTRegion

1

ODOTRegion

2

ODOTRegion

3

ODOTRegion

4

ODOTRegion

5 Totals


541613 MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES 61 7 1 1 70

541614PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICSCONSULTING SERVICES 23 5 1 29

541618 OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES 80 13 3 5 101

541620 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 61 9 3 4 4 81

541690OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTINGSERVICES 34 15 1 6 2 58

541710RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT-PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING &LIFE SCIENCES 2 5 7

541720RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCESAND HUMANITIES 12 2 1 1 16

541810 ADVERTISING AGENCIES 16 7 1 24

541820 PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES 30 3 33

541830 MEDIA BUYING AGENCIES 8 1 9

541850 DISPLAY ADVERTISING 6 1 7541860 DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING 4 2 6

541890 OTHER SERVICES RELATED TO ADVERTISING 18 5 1 24

541910 MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING 12 2 1 1 1 17

541922 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 9 1 2 12

541930 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES 19 2 1 22

541990ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICALSERVICES 64 6 1 3 74

561110 OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 10 2 2 2 1 17

561210 FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES 5 1 6

561311 EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AGENCIES 29 2 1 32

561320 TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES 40 6 1 47561410 DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES 16 4 1 2 23

561499 ALL OTHER BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES 7 2 1 10

561611 INVESTIGATION SERVICES 2 1 1 4

561612 SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES 8 1 1 1 11

561720 JANITORIAL SERVICES 45 8 4 1 1 59

561730 LANDSCAPING SERVICES 21 9 7 1 1 39

561740 CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES 9 3 1 13

561790 OTHER SERVICES TO BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGS 18 1 1 20

561920 CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW ORGANIZERS 8 8

561990 ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES 22 6 2 1 1 32

562111 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION 4 4

562112 HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION 3 1 4

562119 OTHER WASTE COLLECTION 6 2 8

562910 REMEDIATION SERVICES 7 4 1 12

611420 COMPUTER TRAINING 7 3 1 11

611430PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENTTRAINING 51 8 2 3 64

611699 ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOLS/INSTRUCTION 5 3 1 9


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ODOTRegion

1

ODOTRegion

2

ODOTRegion

3

ODOTRegion

4

ODOTRegion

5 Totals


611710 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES 21 1 2 24

621330OFFICES OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS(EXCEPT PHYSICIANS) 2 1 1 4

621420OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCEABUSE CENTERS 3 1 4

624120SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITHDISABILITIES 3 3 1 7

624190 OTHER INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES 4 1 1 6

711510 INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS 19 3 1 23

722310 FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTORS 3 1 4

722320 CATERERS 4 4

AcronymsCERTIFICATION:

DBE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ESB Emerging Small Business

MBE Minority Business Enterprise WBE Woman-Owned Business Enterprise MWESB Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business OMWESB Office of Minority, Women, Emerging Small Businesses

STATE AGENCIES:

DAS Department of Administrative Services OHCS Oregon Housing and Community Services

DHS Department of Human Services DOC Department of Corrections DOE Department of Energy ODF Oregon Department of Forestry ODFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ODOT Oregon Department of Transportation OBDD Oregon Business Development Department

OED Oregon Employment Department OPRD Oregon Parks and Recreation Department


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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 12-03

PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR OREGON MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND EMERGING SMALL BUSINESSES

Executive Order No. 08-16 ordered eleven state agencies to set aspirational targets andimplement other initiatives for promoting diversity and equal opportunity for minority-owned andwomen-owned businesses.

Minority-owned and women-owned businesses continue to be a dynamic and fast-growingsector of the Oregon economy. Oregon is committed to creating an environment that supportsthe ingenuity and industriousness of Oregons Minority Business Enterprise [MBE] and WomenBusiness Enterprise [WBE]. Emerging Small Business [ESB] firms are also an important sectorof the states economy.

Aspirational targets and other initiatives can support Oregons efforts to improve entrepreneurialopportunities for certified business enterprises, prevent race and sex-based discrimination andensure state funds are used to foster an inclusive business climate. Aspirational targets will

reflect Oregons commitment to oppose all forms of discrimination and demonstrate Oregonsintent to create an environment that supports economic growth in all sectors, including amongthem Oregons minority-owned and women-owned firms. It is also necessary to have accuratedata on the participation of MBE, WBE and ESB firms to allow the state to track its progress andensure that Oregons entrepreneurial opportunities are open to all.

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DIRECTED AND ORDERED:

1. On or before February 15, 2012 and thereafter on a yearly basis, the Director of Economic &Business Equity (also known as the Advocate for Minority, Women and Emerging SmallBusiness established by ORS 200.025) shall identify and circulate a list of industry clustersin which there are a sufficient number of MBEs/WBEs to warrant setting aspirational targets.

2. The following state agencies shall develop aspirational targets for MBE/WBE procurementof contracts valued $150,000 or less, before March 31, 2012, which may be performed byMBEs/WBEs.

a. Oregon Business DevelopmentDepartment

b. Oregon Department of AdministrativeServices

c. Oregon Department of Aviationd. Oregon Department of Consumer &

Business

e. Oregon Department of EnvironmentalQuality

f. Oregon Department of HumanServices

g. Oregon Department of Correctionsh. Oregon Department of Public Safety

Standards & Training

i. Oregon Department of Educationj. Oregon Department of Employmentk. Oregon Department of Energyl. Oregon Department of Forestrym. Oregon Department of Housingn. Oregon Department of Revenueo. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

p. Oregon Department of Transportationq. Oregon Health Authorityr. Oregon Liquor Control Commissions. Oregon Parks & Recreationt. Oregon State Policeu. Oregon Youth Authority


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3. On or before March 31, 2012, the agencies identified in paragraph 2 shall developaspirational targets for soliciting MBEs/WBEs to submit bids for contracts valued less than$150,000 in identified industry clusters.

4. Aspirational targets shall be set by agencies identified in paragraph 2 after considering thesize, location and scope of work required for typical contracts. Agencies are encouraged to

use the Oregon Department of Transportations target setting process as a model inestablishing aspirational targets. Agencies shall reassess their aspirational targets on orbefore January 15, 2013, and annually thereafter.

5. The existence of aspirational targets shall not result in any preferential treatment, advantageor disadvantage for any particular business in obtaining contracts with the State of Oregon,but will, instead, be an indication of the extent of business that the State can expect toconduct with MBEs/WBEs.

6. Agencies shall report MBE/WBE solicitations and MBE/WBE and ESB actual utilization tothe Director of Economic & Business Equity (also known as the Advocate for Minority,Women and Emerging Small Business established by ORS 200.025) on a quarterly basis;

beginning with the first quarter ending March 31, 2012. The report should be submitted noless than 15 days following the close of the quarter.

7. To further Oregons efforts to create an inclusive business climate, agencies identified inparagraph 2 shall ensure:

a. All contract procurement staff and management personnel with contract procurementresponsibilities are trained on the requirements of DAS Statewide Policy107-009-030, entitled MWESB Procurement, and DAS Statewide Policy 125-09-020, entitledOregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN);

b. Collaborate with the Oregon Business Development Departments Office of Minority,Women & Emerging Small Business [OMWESB] certification, as established by ORS

200.055, and increase the number of certified firms;c. Diligently record MBE/WBE and ESB certification status in contract award

information collected in ORPIN;d. Diligently record the MBE/WBE and ESB certification status of all businesses invited

to submit a bid for a Small or Intermediate Procurement under ORS 279B; ande. Evaluate and consider modifying unnecessary restrictive definitions in the

procurement process to facilitate participation of all businesses wishing to dobusiness with the state, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, socialclass, or other affiliation.

8. Beginning on or before January 31, 2013, and continuing on an annual basis, the Director ofEconomic & Business Equity (also known as the Advocate for Minority, Women and

Emerging Small Business established by ORS 200.025), the Chief Operating Officer,together with any appropriate Agency Director(s) shall present Certificates of Excellence tocontract procurement staff and/or management personnel who have exhibited outstandinginitiative in conducting outreach to MBEs/WBEs.

9. Notwithstanding this Executive Order, agencies not named in this Executive Order mustcontinue to comply with the requirements of ORS 200.035. Agencies outside the scope ofthis Executive Order, including but not limited to the Oregon State Lottery, Oregon Bureau ofLabor and Industries, and the Public Employees Retirement System, are encouraged to


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develop, implement and participate in the policies and processes outlined in this ExecutiveOrder, as appropriate and to the extent allowable by law.

10. This Executive Order shall expire on January 31, 2018.

11. This Executive Order hereby supersedes and replaces in total Executive Order No. 08-16

issued on August 6, 2008 by Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski.

Done at Salem, Oregon, this __6th__day of February, 2012.

___/s/_______________________John A. Kitzhaber, MDGOVERNOR

ATTEST:

____/s/_______________________Kate BrownSECRETARY OF STATE

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