Option A – African-American Trade Association

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Promoting trade, commerce and economic development through education, collaborations and lucrative partnerships that advance opportunities for Black-owned businesses.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Minority-and-Women-Owned businesses earned just 63 cents for every dollar that they might be expected to receive based on their availability to bid on prime contracts and subcontracts awarded by the city.

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This disheartening data is just one key finding of the Denver 2018 Disparity Study that concluded a disparity still exists in using MWMBE firms in City procurement practices. It also unequivocally confirms the need for organizations like the African American Trade Association (AATA).

Black Business Concerns:

HELPING TO CARRY THE TORCH.

We salute the Denver City Council for developing the MWBE Program in 1996 to
promote nondiscrimination among the City’s construction, professional services,
and goods and services contracts and procurement practices.

While the City has made some progress, the City no longer needs to carry the torch
alone. As an organization on the frontlines of Black-owned businesses, we’re here
to collaborate with local officials and the private sector in further empowering
minority- and woman-owned businesses to participate in local contracting and
procurement opportunities.

Industry Concerns:

INCLUSION BREEDS INNOVATION.

National studies demonstrate partnering with minority-owned businesses creates a
heterogenous synergy that produces innovation and improved performance not
inherent in homogenous collaborations.

Studies also show continuous failure to embrace and encourage contributions of
Black-owned businesses will, ultimately, have a devastating effect on the growth,
economic development and competitiveness of cities across the United States.

BRIDGING THE GAP.

While we’ve reviewed national statistics and the Denver 2018 Disparity Study, we’re confident that with the right resources, lucrative trade and commerce opportunities, unwavering community support and skills-enhancing education, we can bridge the gap between minority-owned businesses and local procurement practices.

Denver can stand as a champion of MWBE procurement “done right” and the City can count on AATA’s broad yet tailored services, resources and community reach to lead the charge.

The AATA Roadmap

Help Black Businesses

Strategically position Black businesses for success through education, resources,
networking and mentorship designed to address their specific entrepreneurial
challenges.

Help
Businesses

Aligning business resources such as incubators with overall city-wide economic development plans to yield growth and prosperity throughout the local marketplace.

Help the
Community

Increasing the presence of Black-owned businesses in the corporate supply chain
and improving access to capital for African American entrepreneurs.

Help the
Economy

Uniting minority entrepreneurs with the capital, contract opportunities and new markets needed to create jobs that will fuel the local and national economy for years to come.

CHAMPIONING EXCELLENCE.

Comprised of Black-owned business owners with more than XX years of combined experience and a steadfast commitment to economic development and community growth, the AATA serves as a go-to resource promoting excellence in our business culture, economy and procurement practices.

Count on us to raise the bar and position the city to exceed its current goals for minority-and-women-owned business participation in contracts for construction, professional services, and goods and services projects

OUR WORK.

Whether you’re a corporate decision maker looking to collaborate with a Blackowned business, a partner looking to build a skilled heterogeneous team, an investor interested in funding talented business owners or a member seeking education and professional development, the AATA is your go-to resource for excellence.

Business Education & Mentorship

Philanthropic Investments

Community
Support

Change-Making Collaborations

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Corporations

Connecting corporate executives with qualified and talented Black-owned businesses

Partners

Forming lucrative partnerships that benefit the local economy, community and marketplace

Investors

Executing philanthropic efforts to pave the way for promising investments that yield maximum social impact

Members

Providing AATA members with the strategies, mentorship, education and guidance they need to win contracting projects and capitalize on profitable opportunities

A: 1000 Broadway, Denver, CO 00000

P: 303-292-3850

E: info@aatrade.org

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