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Engaging Community: Opportunities and Partnerships

Connecting Businesses with the CHA to Foster Growth and Collaboration

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Benefits of Doing Business with the CHA

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CHA Values in Action

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$115 Million

Direct spending with MWDBE Businesses

$72 Million

Direct spending with Section 3 Businesses

45%

Of total CHA direct spending in 2023 went to MWDBE Businesses

51%

Of Labor Hours performed by Section 3 Workers

Contracting Values in Action

CHA is committed to contracting with vendors who share our values for inclusive and equitable contracting opportunities. CHA strives to be fair, transparent and practical, and to optimize the use of public funds through purchasing decisions. In 2023, CHA streamlined its processes and increased requirements for spending with Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MWDBE) and Section 3 Businesses.

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