{"id":13725,"date":"2024-10-30T01:36:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T01:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=13725"},"modified":"2024-10-24T14:38:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T14:38:45","slug":"port-of-long-beach-backs-small-biz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/port-of-long-beach-backs-small-biz\/","title":{"rendered":"Port of Long Beach Backs Small Biz"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Port of Long Beach has been recognized for supporting small businesses by connecting them to port-related construction and professional services contracts.<\/p>\n

The Port received the \u201cChampion of Small Business\u201d award during a recent awards banquet hosted by the Los Angeles County chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies of California, an organization of engineering and land surveying firms.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur engagements with the vendor community allow us to open the lines of communication with small businesses and reduce barriers for their participation in Port business,\u201d said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thank the ACEC Los Angeles County chapter for this recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Psomas Vice President of Engineering Andrew Nickerson, President of the Los Angeles County chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies of California, presents the \u201cChampion of Small Business\u201d award to Terra Van Andel, center, and Angie Maina, Director and Assistant Director of the Port of Long Beach\u2019s Central Procurement Division.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cOur Small Business Enterprise Program creates significant economic opportunities by opening the door to a diverse set of local contractors and vendors,\u201d said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bonnie Lowenthal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe SBE\u2019s quarterly meetings and focus groups provide us with the feedback that allow us to create a more level playing field for small business.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the 2023 fiscal year, 41.8% of Port funds spent on eligible contracts through the Port\u2019s Small Business Enterprise Program went to purchase needed services and materials from companies defined as \u201csmall business enterprises\u201d and \u201cvery small business enterprises,\u201d exceeding the Port\u2019s goal of 27%.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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