Cobb to host report on county's supplier diversity program Thursday Nov 9

Cobb County will host a virtual information meeting to report on the state of the county’s supplier diversity program at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9.The virtual event is open to the public.  You can register online at t https://bit.ly/44QhYcz, but advance registration is not required.After registration, a confirmation email containing a link to join the session will be provided. However, advanced registration is not required to attend the meeting. For any inquiries or issues, please email  cobbcountystudy@gspclaw.com.The news release from the county described the study of the diversity program as follows:“The Disparity Study, conducted by Griffin & Strong P.C., will look at the past five years of contracts in construction, goods, and services — including architecture and engineering services — then recommend modifications or adjustments if needed. The Study will also examine the use of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.”Cobb County is the third most populous county in Georgia, smaller only than Fulton and Gwinnett counties.The governing authority is the five-member Cobb County Board of Commissioners, which includes a Chairperson and four district commissioners.PeoplePopulationPopulation Estimates, July 1 2021, (V2021)766,802Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2021)766,149Population, percent change – April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July
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