--- title: "Opening Doors: The New Push for Equity in Local Contracts" description: Locally owned businesses in Prince George’s County gain new opportunities through the Chamber of Commerce’s Equity in Procurement program. image: https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/multicultural%20people%20of%20color%20in%20a%20business%20meeting%20in%20a%20nice%20window%20filled%20office%20bright%20day%20make%20sure%20theres%20a%20black%20man%20there%20as%20well-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/sunsirius-media-blog/opening-doors-the-new-push-for-equity-in-local-contracts#main-content) [![](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SS%20media%20logo%201.png?width=200&height=200&name=SS%20media%20logo%201.png)](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com) - [Home](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com) - [About Us](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/about-sunsirius-media-built-for-visibility) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-seo-ppc-social-media) Show submenu for Digital Marketing - [SEO](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/seo) - [Paid Search & PPC Management](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/ppc_paid-search) - [Social Media Marketing Services](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-social-media-marketing-services) - [Digital Advertising](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-paid-social-digital-advertising) - [Website Strategy Optimization](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-website-strategy-conversion-optimization) - [Analytics Tracking & Performance](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-analytics-tracking) - [Event Photography](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/event-photography) - [Blog](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/sunsirius-media-blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com) - [About Us](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/about-sunsirius-media-built-for-visibility) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-seo-ppc-social-media) Show submenu for Digital Marketing - [SEO](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/seo) - [Paid Search & PPC Management](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/ppc_paid-search) - [Social Media Marketing Services](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-social-media-marketing-services) - [Digital Advertising](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-paid-social-digital-advertising) - [Website Strategy Optimization](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-website-strategy-conversion-optimization) - [Analytics Tracking & Performance](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/digital-marketing-services-analytics-tracking) - [Event Photography](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/event-photography) - [Blog](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/sunsirius-media-blog) - [Contact us](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/contact) [Contact us](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/contact) [All posts](https://www.sunsiriusmedia.com/sunsirius-media-blog/all) March 18, 2026 # Opening Doors: The New Push for Equity in Local Contracts By  Marcus Simon  ·  1 minute read In Prince George’s County, we’ve always known that our local businesses are the heartbeat of our community. But for many Black-owned firms in the DMV, there is a new, larger dream taking shape. It’s not just about selling a great product to the neighbors we see every day—it’s about having the chance to serve our community on a much bigger scale by securing major contracts with the county government and regional giants. Historically, small minority-owned firms have often faced a "red tape" barrier that made it tough to compete with national corporations. But there is a fresh sense of pride in the air as the [Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce](https://pgcoc.org/equity-in-procurement/) doubles down on its **Equity in Procurement (EIP)** program. This isn't just a training course; it’s a masterclass in helping local entrepreneurs scale their operations to meet the needs of heavy hitters like **CareFirst, Pepco, and Clark Construction**. When a local IT firm in Bowie or a catering team in Upper Marlboro lands a multi-million dollar contract, it’s a win for all of us. That money stays right here—it hires our young people, funds our parks, and proves that Prince George’s is a powerhouse of talent. As we move through 2026, we’re seeing the marketplace evolve into a more diverse, local, and fiercely capable landscape. 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