Governor Signs Directive Targeting Geographically Disadvantaged Areas

Liz Gullett

Governor Signs Directive Targeting Geographically Disadvantaged Areas

Feb 10, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive seeking to improve the State of Michigan’s contracting process by increasing business opportunities for Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBEs) to contract with the state. Under the directive, the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) must set a goal that 20% of total expenditures from state departments and agencies go to GDBEs beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-24. GDBEs include Michigan firms owned and operated in underutilized and underserved areas like small towns and inner cities.

The directive also requires the DTMB to improve data collection processes to better track demographic data of suppliers. Additionally, they must work with departments and agencies to improve public awareness of contracting opportunities with the state through improved outreach and technical assistance for potential applications.

To read the full executive directive, please click here.

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