Philadelphia working to increase diversity in construction contracts
Citywide goal is for 35% of city contracts to go to minority, woman, or disabled-owned businesses
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Chicago Bears pledge to use minority-owned businesses for proposed $5 billion stadium
Team to invest $2 billion; another 3 billion to come from public coffers to build a publicly owned multipurpose stadium with parks and other attractions
Federal agencies make strides for equity in government contracting
Updated reports mandated by a federal executive order to further advance racial equity and support for underserved communities
