| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.98 |
| Liaison | Amber Saxton |
| Submission Date | Aug. 9, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Mason University
Tier2-1: Historically Underutilized Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Margaret
Lo University Sustainability Director Sustainability |
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Does the institution seek to support historically underutilized businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women owned-businesses?:
Yes
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A brief description of how the institution meets the criteria:
The Small, Women and Minority-owned Businesses (SWaM) Program seeks to increase diversity in George Mason University's (Mason) vendor community. Mason seeks to procure at least 40% of its products from SWaM organizations.
Mason seeks to work with and communicate to the delegated purchasing community on a continuing basis to emphasize the importance of diversity in procurement.
Mason conducts training and outreach to ensure SWaM businesses gain access to university contracting opportunities.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In FY09, 45.8% of discretionary expenditures was awarded to small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses.
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