The City's Supplier Diversity Program advances racial equity in the spending of municipal dollars and reduces barriers for minority-owned, women-owned, Veteran-owned, and small emerging businesses to do business with the City. These opportunities strengthen social and economic community ties and create jobs and income.

The program tracks supplier diversity for key projects and manages a Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Directory where qualified businesses can request to be listed for free.

It has shaped procurement for the inclusive playground at Hidden Creek Park West, the Nueva Esperanza affordable housing development, and many more. Read the City's Supplier Diversity Resolution & Policy.

Upcoming Events

Meetings

Hillsboro’s Supplier Diversity Team is attending these meetings. Swinerton will be actively recruiting subcontractors for the construction of Hillsboro’s new Police Headquarters.

LatinoBuilt Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday, October 22, 4:30 to 6 pm
Perlo Construction, 11450 SW Amu Street, Tualatin, OR

At this meeting, you’ll have the chance to connect with LatinoBuilt partners, meet fellow contractors and the LatinoBuilt team, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Whether you're a member or new to the community, this event is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and support one another in LatinoBuilt's shared mission.

Past Meetings

 National Association of Minority Contractors - Oregon General Meeting, August 6, 2025

Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Directory

If you are a local minority-owned, women-owned, or Veteran-owned business looking to do business with the City, we want to know about you!

City staff and other government organizations can search the directory to find diverse businesses & entrepreneurs that supply the goods and services that serve our communities.

Eligibility:

• At least 51% minority and/or women-owned and/or Veteran-owned, and
• Headquartered in Washington County or the business owner(s) must reside in Washington County

Visit the directory to see if you qualify to be listed for free.

Do Business With the City

The City of Hillsboro has a decentralized purchasing environment where individual departments are largely responsible for their purchasing decisions.

• For information at-a-glance, check out our Doing Business flyer.
  
  
• View our City's Purchasing Thresholds to see which procurement process may apply to your business.

Community Conversations: Hillsboro's Supplier Diversity Program

In April 2024, Mayor Steve Callaway discussed Hillsboro’s Supplier Diversity Program with:

Danny Morato
Supplier Diversity Program Administrator for the City of Hillsboro

Diana Delgado
Part-Owner of CE Engineers

Paris Wahlstrom
Co-Owner of Beyond Uniforms and Apparel

Resources for Business Owners

Economic Development Department

Hillsboro’s Economic Development Department offers support for business and entrepreneurs. Visit our Economic Development Resources webpage to learn more.

Contact Us

For more information, email our Supplier Diversity Administrator.