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	SUPPORT FOR DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURS Clients of the Diversity Business Resource Center- minority, women, veteran or other disadvantaged business owners and potential entrepreneurs- have access to a wide range of resources, training and programs. Whether at the pre-venture, startup, existing or mature phase of business, DBRC clients will find confidential and professional support tailored to their specific needs.


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	Pittsburgh Public Schools The School District of the City of Pittsburgh developed a strategic public contracting plan. The plan ensures that Eligible Business Enterprises (EBE) have full access and equal opportunity to participate in the School District's public contracting. To learn more about the EBE policy go to Pittsburgh Public Schools website

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	Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) help business owners understand and apply for local, state, and federal procurement opportunities. Services that are offered include bid matching, seminars and trade fairs. There are a number of PTACs that serve business owners in this region: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington, and Westmoreland counties: Southwestern PA Commission Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene and Washington counties: Government Agency Coordination Office Indiana County: Government Contracting Assistance Program Fayette and Westmoreland counties: Private Industry Council Certification is an important marketing tool for contracting opportunities whether you are interested in government or corporate contracts. Here is a list of the free, government certification programs: PA Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities PA Unified Certification Program U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program U.S. Small Business Administration’s SDB program The MWDBE Governmental Committee is a collaborative organization among 20 different local, state, and federal agencies. If you are interested in doing business with the PA Department of Transportation, they have a Supportive Services Center at Cheyney University, but they do outreach in western PA.