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An MBE is defined as a business owned and managed by a 51% majority of one or more minorities. A WBE is defined as a business owned and managed by a 51% majority of one or more women.
Metro will establish a M/WBE Voluntary Anticipated Level of Participation (VALP) on all state and/or locally funded non-negotiated procurements, determined to have subcontracting opportunities. Adherence to this requirement is strictly voluntary.
Linda B. Wright
Executive Officer
Tashai Smith
Director, Small Business Programs
Miguel Cabral
Director, Economic Development Initiatives & Workforce Compliance
Irma Licea
Director, Financial Management Services
Keith Compton
Manager, PLA/CCP, Business Outreach
Tel: 213.922.2600
Fax: 213.922.7660
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