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Port of Long Beach aims to increase small business contracting

Beginning on October 1st, the Port of Long Beach will increase its small business participation goal from 25 percent to 27 percent. 

"The Port's efforts to do business with small and very small businesses are beneficial for the local economy," said Harbor Commission Vice President Rich Dines. "These smaller companies can increase competition for Port contracts and also offer opportunities to nurture a more diverse business community in Long Beach and the Southern California region." 

Since the Port launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program in 2004, it has frequently exceeded its participation goals. Over the past 10 years, the Port has awarded approximately 30 percent of its contracting dollars to SBEs. 

To learn more about the Small Business Program at the Port of Long Beach, visit www.polb.com/sbe.