Maryland SB975 establishes the Department of Social and Economic Mobility to support minority, disabled, small, and veteran-owned businesses.

Maryland SB975 creates the Department of Social and Economic Mobility to support minority, disabled, small, and veteran-owned businesses. The Department includes the Office of Social Equity, the Office of Minority Business Enterprises, and the Office of Small, Minority, Disability, and Women Business Affairs. The Special Secretary for this office advises the Governor on employment and contracting opportunities for these groups. The Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund finances the operations of the Office of Social Equity and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises.

Maryland SB975 establishes the Department of Social and Economic Mobility to support minority, disabled, small, and veteran-owned businesses.

Maryland SB975 creates the Department of Social and Economic Mobility to support minority, disabled, small, and veteran-owned businesses. The Department includes the Office of Social Equity, the Office of Minority Business Enterprises, and the Office of Small, Minority, Disability, and Women Business Affairs. The Special Secretary for this office advises the Governor on employment and contracting opportunities for these groups. The Department of Social and Economic Mobility Special Fund finances the operations of the Office of Social Equity and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises.