Salem Capitol Connections Holds Meetings the Last Tuesday of EVERY OTHER Month

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Guest Speaker, Introductions, Announcements & Networking

We Hold Meetings the Last Tuesday of EVERY OTHER Month 

Our next meeting will be in-person on Nov. 28, 7:30 am, at the CCBI building in Salem

2023 State of Oregon Disparity Study: The Path to Procurement Equity

Presenters:
  Christopher D. Wilson, (DAS, State of Oregon)
Sameer Bawa, (BBC Research and Consulting) Virtual
Betsy Sava (BBC Research and Consulting) Virtual

Learn more about how Oregon is approaching procurement equity, the current 2023 State of the Oregon Disparity Study, and the multiple efforts to increase procurement equity and involvement with statewide procurement.

The State of Oregon will describe and explore the state’s coordinated multiple approaches to promoting and encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in public procurement. You will hear about the impacts of our commissioned disparity study and have the opportunity to share your own approach to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in our state.

The presenters will explore the current state of disparities in public procurement in the state of Oregon, discuss measured disparities, propose strategies to address equity, and highlight the barriers surrounding public procurement.

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Upcoming meeting dates:

• • January 30, 2024
  • March 26, 2024
  • May 28, 2024
  • July 30, 2024

Resources from the U of O and Howard S. Wright 3-28-23 presentation:

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Message from Marin Arreola, Nov. 23, 2022:

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Resources from the October 25, 2022 webinar by Kerry Thomas, Program Manager, Future Ready Oregon, Higher Education Coordinating Commission: (click to download)

FutureReadyOregon_Salem Capitol Connections 10.25.22 from JPGs

Resources from the July 26, 2022 hybrid meeting/webinar on CAMSIII: (click to download)

CAMS III COBID Presentation July 2022 Share

Resources from the May 31, 2022, webinar, at which ODOT presented: (click to download)

ODOT, SCC May 31 – Final Presentation

ODOT, SCC May 31 PowerPoint Presentation

Resources from the April 26, 2022, webinar, at which OregonBuys presented: (click to download)

OregonBuys Presentation at the 4-26-22 SCC webinar

Resources from the June 29, 2021, webinar, at which ODHS and OHA presented: (click to download)

Business Engagement Flyer

OCB_VR Joint Training Flyer_June 2021

VR Bus Solutions Brochure

Resources from the April, 2021, webinar, at which OregonBuys presented: (click to download)

OregonBuys Supplier Registration Guide

Registration Demonstration

Resources from the SBDC regarding the 1-21-21 Q&A webinar about PPP 2.0:

Links in the announcement:
US Chamber of Commerce Guide to New Pandemic Relief Package: https://www.uschamber.com/report/guide-small-business-covid-19-emergency-loans
SBA PPP: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program

Resources from the November 24, 2020, meeting, presentation by Oregon Buys: (click to download)

Oregon Buys presentation at 11-24-20 SCC virtual meeting

Resources received July 13, 2020, Response To Business Oregon Emergency Business Assistance Grant Fund RFP: (click to download)

Business Oregon EBA Fund Program Outline_Round 2 app_6.1.2020

Resources from the City of Salem, June 10, 2020:

The pages in this PDF have been received from the City of Salem and describe (English and Spanish) financing available to support City of Salem companies affected by COVID-19. (6-10-20) (click to download)

Small business grant press release Spanish and English

Resources from the May 26, 2020, virtual meeting (Marta Clifford from GCAP presenting):

PowerPoint presentation slides: (click to download)

Webinar PowerPoint Capability Statement

Capability Statements: (click to download)

Sample Capability Statement

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Capability Statement

Previous announcement:

Read the CORE group (Coordinated Organizations for Recovery Efforts) announcement about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offering low-interest federal Emergency Impact Disaster Loans (EIDL) to small business and nonprofits for working capital who are suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties and statewide. (Click to download)

CORE EIDLoan, 3-21-20

Overview, Capitol Connections

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