Recognizing the importance of job creation in the economy by small businesses, the Metropolitan King County Council (WA) adopted an ordinance on September 26, 2011 to encourage and promote the use of small businesses in the county's contracting.
Competition Amongst Small Businesses: The Small Business Accelerator program will limit competition on the purchase of certain goods and services to small businesses certified by the county, thus making it easier for small businesses to be competitive in obtaining work from the county.
Applicability of New Program: The new program will apply to purchases of $25,000 or more for goods purchased by the county's Wastewater Treatment and Transit divisions, and for the procurement of technical and nonprofessional services for all county departments.
Video: To view the video of the Council's public hearing on Ordinance 2011-0380, click here.
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