Because we recognize that the best people to build a better Boston are the people who live here, all of our residents in every neighborhood. We have broken records in city contracting. Last year alone, more than $225 million to what are called MWBEs. minority women business enterprises, including over 150, $50 million for work done by businesses owned by people of color. A milestone that is far surpassing any numbers that we have seen in years past. (24:20–24:30)
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Asserts that the city has broken records in contracting, with over $225 million to MWBEs last year.
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