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Why Local Supplier Diversity Matters

The expansion of procurement with DC minority-owned businesses provides:

Anchor Value

  • Aligns with mission and strategic objectives for local diversity, equity, inclusion
  • Advances price and quality competition by expanding pipeline of considered vendors
  • Promotes service improvement and innovation within organization Offers professional development opportunities for staff and students
  • Enhances institutional reputation with customers, community, and local government

Economic Value

  • Promotes stronger local economy by boosting local GDP
  • Increases tax revenue to fund community priorities
  • Promotes economic diversification to support resilience of economy

Community Value

  • Creates and retains jobs, especially for most disadvantaged residents
  • Boosts job quality such as wages, benefits, and advancement for business employees
  • Supports intergenerational wealth creation for entrepreneurs and their families

By the Numbers

Stories Of Impact:

Quick Wins For Mbe Growth

As DCAP has pursued institutional changes that will be key to long-term impact, CNHED has rigorously sought short-term procurement opportunities from Anchor Members to support individual businesses. Here are several examples:

December 30, 2022

CNHED 2022 Impact Report

The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (CNHED) is excited to share our 2022 Annual Report, which outlines not only our accomplishments throughout the year but also forecasts our future work in 2023.

Advocacy Capacity Building/Training CNHED Updates Community Engagement DC Community Anchor Partnership DC Landlord Partnership ELEVATE Events Housing Impact/Case Study Public Policy Small Business VISTA Strong Communities Program Workforce Development
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November 8, 2022

CNHED Hosts First-Ever District Conference

In celebration of Community Development Week this October, CNHED hosted its first-ever District-wide conference around the topic of community engagement.

Advocacy Capacity Building/Training CNHED Updates Community Engagement DC Community Anchor Partnership DC Landlord Partnership ELEVATE Events Housing Public Policy Workforce Development
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July 27, 2022

CNHED Welcomes Phillip Berkaw as new Senior Director of DCAP

CNHED is delighted to welcome Phillip Berkaw as our newest employee, serving as Senior Director of the DC Community Anchor Partnership (DCAP). 

CNHED Updates DC Community Anchor Partnership Small Business
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January 17, 2022

CNHED 2021 Annual Report

The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (CNHED) is excited to share our 2021 Annual Report that outlines not only our accomplishments throughout the year but also forecasts our future work in 2022.

Advocacy CNHED Updates DC Community Anchor Partnership DC Landlord Partnership ELEVATE Events Housing Impact/Case Study Public Policy Small Business VISTA Strong Communities Program Workforce Development
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April 28, 2021

NEW RESOURCE: RFP Response Strategy Guide

Capacity Building/Training DC Community Anchor Partnership Resources Small Business
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January 5, 2021

CNHED 2020 Annual Report

The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (CNHED) is excited to share our 2020 Annual Report that outlines not only our accomplishments throughout the year, but also forecasts our future work in 2021.

Advocacy CNHED Updates DC Community Anchor Partnership DC Landlord Partnership Events Housing Impact/Case Study Public Policy Small Business VISTA Strong Communities Program Workforce Development
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