Minority Business Participation Level Unacceptable
Published: December 1, 2003
The Kent County record of business with minority vendors is, at best, extremely disappointing, especially because the numbers can be regarded as even more dismal in the general business community. The county actually tracks these numbers and takes the time to register minority-owned and women-owned businesses; the general business community does not.

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