Wolf seeks contracting opportunities for small businesses

HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf wants to involve more small and diverse businesses in state government contracting and Pennsylvania's economy.

The Democrat signed an executive order Sept. 23 calling for a coordinated effort to ensure contracting opportunities in state agencies for small businesses as well those run by minorities, women, veterans, the disabled and members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Wolf's order creates an Advisory Council on Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities to coordinate the initiative.

The order also renames the Bureau of Small Business Opportunities to the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities.