Cincinnati Public Schools' 10-year rebuilding plan will generate an economic impact of $2.35 billion for Greater Cincinnati, including creating 2,339 jobs and $718 million in wages, according to a University of Cincinnati study.
To help more businesses get a piece of that pie, the district has revamped its polices to generate more opportunities for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), which includes small businesses, and minority- and female-owned businesses.
The district’s expanded Supplier Diversity Program is working to cultivate new relationships with a broader base of businesses.