Building a State Program to Grow Minority- and Women-Owned Business Participation
Leadership Case Study
A state government wanted more minority- and women-owned businesses in its procurement and stronger program capacity to support them. The work produced a vendor registration and certification program, policies, an outreach plan and a baseline spend analysis.
Leadership experience. This engagement was delivered by a Washington, DC-based management consulting firm where Altus's founder previously served in executive leadership. We share it to show the experience our leadership brings. It is not presented as Altus Workforce Solutions contract performance. Client details are anonymized.
The challenge
The state wanted to increase minority- and women-owned business (MWBE) participation in procurement and build the internal capacity to sustain it.
The approach
- Certification program. Designed a vendor registration and certification program.
- Policy and job aids. Developed policies and job aids for staff.
- Outreach. Built an outreach and technical assistance plan and convened a stakeholder taskforce.
- Baseline and automation. Completed a baseline assessment with spend analysis and an automation roadmap.
The outcomes
- Vendor registration and certification program designed
- Baseline spend analysis to measure future progress
- Outreach, technical assistance and automation plans in place
Why it matters for Altus clients
Participation goals only mean something with a baseline and a program behind them. Clear policies and outreach turn intent into access.