Answering the Call: Implementing the Promise of Equity in Procurement
By Carmen Smith onThe second City Accelerator cohort on Inclusive Procurement invited ten cities--Boston, Cleveland, El Paso, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Nashville,…
Accelerating Public Engagement: A Roadmap for Local Government
By Thomas Holmes onWhen city governments meaningfully engage their residents they not only gain a valuable perspective on the toughest challenges cities…
How Five Cities Improved Contracting Opportunities for Businesses Owned by People of Color
By Thomas Holmes onWhat these five cities found was that the road to more inclusive contracting is paved with obstacles, some new…
Improving Procurement Processes to Promote Economic Equity
By Thomas Holmes onCity leaders are in a unique position to implement innovative practices that can transform their communities and drive better…
Cities and Businesses of Color: A Guide to Economic Growth
By Thomas Holmes onWhen we launched the City Accelerator in 2015, our goal was to foster partnerships between philanthropy and local government…
