Hudson County, New Jersey is assessing whether there is a level playing field for small and diverse businesses in its contracts and in the local marketplace. In addition to County government, this disparity study includes Hudson County Improvement Authority, Hudson County Community Colleges and Hudson County Schools of Technology.
Hudson County engaged Keen Independent Research to prepare this disparity study. It will examine participation of minority-, woman- and veteran-owned firms and small businesses in Hudson County and other participating agencies’ contracts as well as conditions for businesses in the local marketplace.
Study team member Customer Research International (CRI) will survey firms in the region to identify companies available for contracts with Hudson County and the other participating agencies.
The study team will also interview businesses and trade associations about conditions in the marketplace.
Keen Independent Research is a national economic consulting firm specializing in disparity studies for local governments. Principals Annette Humm Keen and David Keen are leading this assignment.
The study team includes local subconsultant TechnoMetrica and the national law firm Holland & Knight.
The disparity study will be completed in fall 2024.
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