2020 Disparity Study: An Exploration of Systemic Discrimination in Business Practices
The 2020 Disparity Study, presented by Mr. Kevin Williams and Ms. Betsy Sava from BBC, delves into the investigation of systemic discrimination in business practices. The study combines statistical evidence with anecdotal research to highlight disparities and barriers faced by minority-owned businesses. It emphasizes the importance of gathering diverse types of comments and engaging with various partners to address these issues effectively.
- Disparity Study
- Systemic Discrimination
- Business Practices
- Minority-Owned Businesses
- Community Engagement
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2020 DISPARITY STUDY October 2020 Presented by Mr. Kevin Williams, BBC Ms. Betsy Sava, BBC
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Informational efforts Engagement efforts CEOC Webinars/Public meetings Webpage/e-mail Business surveys Public notices In-depth interviews (11 completed of 40) 2
ANECDOTAL RESEARCH - HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? Anecdotal evidence is not sufficient on its own While anecdotal evidence may suffice to prove individual claims of discrimination, rarely, if ever, can such evidence show a systemic pattern of discrimination necessary for the adoption of an affirmative action plan. Mountain West, 2017 WL 2179120 at *3 (9th Cir.), Memorandum, May 16, 2017, at 10, quoting, Coral Const. Co. v. King Cty., 941 F.2d 910, 919 (9th Cir. 1991) BBC s past efforts have been considered adequate Moreover, the statistical evidence from the disparity study is bolstered by anecdotal evidence supporting an inference of discrimination. The substantial statistical disparities alone would give rise to an inference of discrimination, see Croson, 488 U.S. at 509, and certainly Caltrans statistical evidence combined with anecdotal evidence passes constitutional muster. Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. v. California Department of Transportation, et al., 713 F.3d 1187 (9th Cir. 2013) 3
ANECDOTAL RESEARCH - HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? Verification and potentially contradictory evidence The Court noted that the Fourth and Tenth Circuits have rejected the need to verify anecdotal evidence . The Court said that Caltrans does not claim, and the anecdotal evidence does not need to prove, that every minority-owned business is discriminated against. Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. v. California Department of Transportation, et al., 713 F.3d 1187 (9th Cir. 2013) Goals for City of San Diego anecdotal research Reach many different types of businesses Document barriers that exist in the marketplace Collect information to help the City improve their programs 4
TYPES OF COMMENTS Financing and bonding Stereotypical attitudes Learning about work & marketing Potential Barriers Capacity & size of contracts Bid process and criteria Prompt payment Experiences with barriers and suggestions for improvement 5
POTENTIAL ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS General Business Chambers Programs and agencies Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce C&C Mentor Prot g Program North San Diego Business Chamber ChallengeHER San Diego Old Town Chamber of Commerce Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce Public Agency Consortium (PAC) San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center San Ysidro Chamber of Commerce San Diego Regional Airport Authority Turner School of Construction Management 6
POTENTIAL ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS American Indian Chamber of Commerce North San Diego Small Business Development Council American Institute of Architects San Diego Asian Business Association Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce San Diego Association of General Contractors Chicano Federation San Diego Associated Subcontractors Alliance Council of Philippine American Organizations San Diego Equality Business Association Equality Business Alliance San Diego Supplier Development Council (SDSDC) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Indian Voices Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Mexican American Business & Professional Association South San Diego Small Business Development Chamber NAACP San Diego Branch Twin Cities National Association of Minority Contractors Southern California Veterans in Business Network Women's Construction Coalition (WCC) National Black Contractors Association National Latina Businesswomen Association 7
POTENTIAL ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce South San Diego Small Business Development Council Council of Philippine American Organizations San Diego Asian Business Association Equality Business Alliance San Diego Association of General Contractors Hispanic Chamber of Commerce San Diego Supplier Development Council (SDSDC) Mexican American Business & Professional Association Veterans in Business Network NAACP San Diego Branch 8
PUBLIC MEETINGS Public meetings Informational & engagement efforts EOC hosted meeting CEOC Monthly meeting TBD September 2, 2020 SLBE/ELBE Industry meeting Construction Industry meeting August 19, 2020 November 19, 2020 9
FOCUS GROUPS October 28th at 12pm October 30 NAACP San Diego CEOC 10
TESTIMONY Testimony related to experiences in the local marketplace Study Email: SanDiegoDisparity@bbcresearch.com Action Research: large@actionresearch-inc.com BBC Research & Consulting: kwilliams@bbcresearch.com Phone: 303-321-2547 Experiences with discrimination Barriers to success Payment issues Private or public sector work Prime contractor or subcontractor work Working with state agencies 12
