The Department of Small Business Development (SBD) has a staff of 71 and an operating/program budget of approximately $8 million. SBD is responsible for implementing and administering the County’s programs for Small Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Community Small Business Enterprises, Management and Technical Assistance, Community Workforce, Mentor-Protégé, and Bonding and Financial Assistance Programs.
The Review Committee (RC), established by the County Manager to approve proposed projects for the application of contract measures for small firms, meets monthly.
Other functions of the Department include certifying companies seeking business opportunities with the County, and enforcing the County’s responsible wages, living wages anti-discrimination ordinances, and administering the debarment ordinance.
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