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Mayor Bruce Harrell joined by Women-and Minority Owned business (WMBE) leaders, and other community partners signed a new executive order that expands contracting equity and makes it easier for small businesses, particularly WMBEs, to work with the City of Seattle agencies.  Build Lake City Together was able to attend and support this order for Lake City representation, November 1st, 2023.  Harrell signed this order at the Reverse Vendor Trade Show — a City-sponsored event for Women and Minority Owned Businesses to network with and learn more about contracting and procurement opportunities with City departments and other public agencies. Priorities of the executive order include expanding city contracting equity, particularly with BIPOC-owned firms, prioritizing resources and support for WMBEs, strengthening citywide accountability, and improving City policies and practices.