Skip to main content
Delaware Senate Democrats

Delaware Legislative Black Caucus to host virtual workshop on state contracting

October 7, 2020

WHAT: The Delaware Legislative Black Caucus will host a virtual training session next week to help minority-owned businesses become certified with the Office of Supplier Diversity and increase their chances of winning state contracts.

First created in 2009, Delaware’s supplier diversity initiative is designed to expand economic opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities by supporting their efforts to compete for contracts with various state agencies.

While the State of Delaware’s contracting program does not contain goals or benchmarks, the Office of Supplier Diversity and Government Support Services are tasked with ensuring state agencies develop a Supplier Diversity Action Plan to help maximize contracting opportunities for minority business enterprises.

The Office of Supplier Diversity reported that the total state spend with the supplier diversity and small business community reached more than $460 million in fiscal year 2019 – an increase of 47 percent over the FY2018.

“From building roads to providing school lunches, the State of Delaware’s role in meeting the critical needs of all Delawareans means we are one of the largest buyers of goods and services within our borders,” said Senator Darius Brown, who chairs the DLBC. “That economic activity can be a tremendous force of good when it comes to creating jobs and promoting financial stability in communities of color. Our goal is to make sure those communities are aware of these programs and are putting themselves in the best position to succeed.”

WHEN: 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14

WHERE: Participants must register for the DLBC State Contracting Workshop by visiting http://bit.ly/ContractingWorkshop.

WHO: Members of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus
Shavonne H. White, Director of the Office Supplier Diversity
Bruce Krug, MyMarketplace/Training Supervisor

News


STATEMENT: Diamond State Port Corporation Appointments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 13, 2025 Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — In response to Governor Meyer’s appointments to the Diamond State Port Corporation, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola issued the following statement: “My colleagues and I […]

STATEMENT: SENATE BILL 21 (S)

IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 12, 2025 Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — Senator Darius Brown, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement Wednesday afternoon: “Today, the Delaware Senate Judiciary Committee took a significant step in reaffirming our […]

STATEMENT: SENATE BILL 21 (S)

Senate Democrats Respond to Presidential Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 5, 2025 Contact: Sarah Fulton (302) 401-1114 DOVER — In response to last night’s presidential address, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman issued a joint statement on behalf […]

Senate Democrats Respond to Presidential Address