How to Do Business with Dallas County”
Jesse Crawford
Office of Small Business Enterprise:
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to exhaust every effort to the greatest extent possible to ensure the involvement of qualified SBE’s in the County’s procurement of goods, services, commodities, equipment, and construction.
GOAL:
Utilize eligible small businesses to enhance the capacity of small businesses
Increase the number of competitively awarded contracts to small businesses
Promote the use of small businesses in Dallas County contract and subcontract opportunities.
Ensure non-discrimination in the award and administration of Dallas County contracts and procurements to SBE’s.
VISION:
To create a level playing field on which small businesses can compete fairly.
BIO for Jesse Crawford
Jesse Crawford is the Director of the SBE Program for Dallas County, with a proven background in supplier inclusion, supply chain management, strategic sourcing and procurement, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. He has over 20+ years of global diversity experience with Fortune 100 Companies, Public Utilities, Government Entities, and Small & Diverse owned businesses. Jesse has a passion for “getting difficult things done right” and championing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion for mutually beneficial outcomes. He is a proud Texan and father of two awesome children.
Contact Info for Jesse Crawford:
Website:
Email:
jesse.crawford@dallascounty.org
Friday Morning Reveille Agenda on September 29th:
7:00am Fox Hole Buddies (optional)
7:30am National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance
7:45am Entrepreneurial Spotlight Speaker
8:25am Announcements
To register: Meeting Registration – Zoom
