The City of Toledo has commissioned the firm Griffin and Strong, P.C. to conduct a comprehensive disparity study to evaluate and make improvement recommendations for contracting and procurement policies and practices with regard to minority and women-owned firms and small business enterprises.Public participation is critical to the accuracy of the study findings and recommendations, which will result in policy recommendations to the city administration.

Griffin and Strong, P.C., a law and public policy consulting firm based in Atlanta, will host two public hearings: Wednesday, June 30 at 5 p.m., and Thursday, July 1and at 12 p.m.. The online sessions are opportunities for the Toledo businesses community to discuss experiences doing business with the city or attempting to do business with the city.

Advanced registration is recommended but not required to participate. For questions or concerns, please email Griffin and Strong, P.C. at Toledostudy@gspclaw.com. All comments may be recorded and potentially used in the study.