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Black-owned businesses need more funding to compete for federal contracts, says founder of new training program

The biggest barrier hindering lack businesses from participating in federal procurement is the lack of knowledge among Black suppliers about what the government buys, says Jackee Kasandy, founder of a new certification program that aims to fix that gap.

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BY IREM KOCA
May 30, 2024

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As the government grapples with the repercussions of the ArriveCan debacle, industry experts say over-scrutiny in the process will likely slow down business.

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Key highlights of the budget concerning procurement include 'strengthening integrity in the public service,' as the ArriveCan scandal unfolds.

Feds suspend security status of company at heart of ArriveCan controversy

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GC Strategies was the primary contractor for the procurement of the ArriveCan app, and received an estimated $19.1-million for its work, which did not involve the app's actual development or maintenance.

Feds suspend security status of company at heart of ArriveCan controversy

NewsBY IREM KOCA

GC Strategies was the primary contractor for the procurement of the ArriveCan app, and received an estimated $19.1-million for its work, which did not involve the app's actual development or maintenance.

Black-owned businesses need more funding to compete for federal contracts, says founder of new training program

The biggest barrier hindering lack businesses from participating in federal procurement is the lack of knowledge among Black suppliers about what the government buys, says Jackee Kasandy, founder of a new certification program that aims to fix that gap.

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