Promoting Diverse Work: The benefits of using minority contractors on two county GOB projects

The Orange Bowl renovation and Jackson South Community Hospital renovation and expansion projects are large, visible, and economically important projects that will make needed improvements to important community assets. But it is imperative that all sections of our community receive the benefits of these projects and have an equal opportunity to participate. That the nature of the construction industry tends towards exclusionary networks and unequal hiring practices is all the more incentive for local governments to make sure that minority businesses are getting their fair share. By using minority contractors on the Orange Bowl renovation and Jackson South expansion projects, Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami show a commitment to a diverse workforce and to helping needy communities to develop and prosper.

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