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"The Value of Opportunity" : Rodney Strong in Governing Magazine
"The Value of Opportunity" : Rodney Strong in Governing Magazine
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"Why Public Procurement Is a Civil Rights Issue"
"Why Public Procurement Is a Civil Rights Issue"
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DATA INSIGHTS

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What is the Interim Final Rule (IFR)?
What is the Interim Final Rule (IFR)?

How does the IFR affect Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) eligibility? Whether you are a DBE, or a ACDBE you are directly affected by the USDOT’s new IFR and must take action to recertify your business if you desire to compete on federal contracts as a disadvantaged or minority firm.

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Client Spotlight

Stacia Robinson

Director - Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

 

Michele Lane

Deputy Finance Director -
Metro Nashville Finance Department

 

Tamisha Mckenzie

Contract Compliance Manager - Clayton County (GA)

Board of Commissioners

 

TRENDS across sectors

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Griffin and Strong CEO honored with GMSDC ‘Legend’ award for lifetime achievement
Griffin and Strong CEO honored with GMSDC ‘Legend’ award for lifetime achievement
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"The Value of Opportunity" : Rodney Strong in Governing Magazine
"The Value of Opportunity" : Rodney Strong in Governing Magazine
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"Why Public Procurement Is a Civil Rights Issue"
"Why Public Procurement Is a Civil Rights Issue"
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Boots on the Ground

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The USDOT’s DBE/ACDBE Program Interim Final Rule: Trying to E-race What Cannot be Erased
The USDOT’s DBE/ACDBE Program Interim Final Rule: Trying to E-race What Cannot be Erased

Griffin & Strong is a firm at the forefront of non-discrimination and procurement research. Our team has conducted a detailed review of the IFR and collaborated to put together the information in this article.

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Meet the Team - Getting to Know Hanna Rowell
Meet the Team - Getting to Know Hanna Rowell

Hello! My name is Hanna Rowell, and I am a Project Manager with Griffin & Strong. I joined the firm in 2023, and I have enjoyed applying my academic background to the 7 disparity studies I have had the pleasure of managing so far.

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Boots on the Ground: St. Louis Development Corporation
Boots on the Ground: St. Louis Development Corporation

Griffin & Strong was contracted to assist the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and the City of St. Louis, Missouri with expert consulting services to advise the City on next steps following a pause of its M/WBE program from August 2025.

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Be in the Know

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The USDOT’s DBE/ACDBE Program Interim Final Rule: Trying to E-race What Cannot be Erased
The USDOT’s DBE/ACDBE Program Interim Final Rule: Trying to E-race What Cannot be Erased

Griffin & Strong is a firm at the forefront of non-discrimination and procurement research. Our team has conducted a detailed review of the IFR and collaborated to put together the information in this article.

Read more →
Meet the Team - Getting to Know Hanna Rowell
Meet the Team - Getting to Know Hanna Rowell

Hello! My name is Hanna Rowell, and I am a Project Manager with Griffin & Strong. I joined the firm in 2023, and I have enjoyed applying my academic background to the 7 disparity studies I have had the pleasure of managing so far.

Read more →
Boots on the Ground: St. Louis Development Corporation
Boots on the Ground: St. Louis Development Corporation

Griffin & Strong was contracted to assist the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and the City of St. Louis, Missouri with expert consulting services to advise the City on next steps following a pause of its M/WBE program from August 2025.

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Boots on the Ground: Columbus Urban League Standards and Success Summit
Boots on the Ground: Columbus Urban League Standards and Success Summit

Griffin & Strong collaborated with Columbus Urban League in hosting a Standards and Success Summit in Columbus, OH designed to educate, connect, and empower the local business community through providing expert insights, compliance, training, access to resources, and networking opportunities to foster growth and scalability.

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Meet the G&S Team

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The USDOT’s DBE/ACDBE Program Interim Final Rule: Trying to E-race What Cannot be Erased
The USDOT’s DBE/ACDBE Program Interim Final Rule: Trying to E-race What Cannot be Erased

Griffin & Strong is a firm at the forefront of non-discrimination and procurement research. Our team has conducted a detailed review of the IFR and collaborated to put together the information in this article.

Read more →
Meet the Team - Getting to Know Hanna Rowell
Meet the Team - Getting to Know Hanna Rowell

Hello! My name is Hanna Rowell, and I am a Project Manager with Griffin & Strong. I joined the firm in 2023, and I have enjoyed applying my academic background to the 7 disparity studies I have had the pleasure of managing so far.

Read more →
Boots on the Ground: St. Louis Development Corporation
Boots on the Ground: St. Louis Development Corporation

Griffin & Strong was contracted to assist the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and the City of St. Louis, Missouri with expert consulting services to advise the City on next steps following a pause of its M/WBE program from August 2025.

Read more →
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"The Value of Opportunity" : Rodney Strong in Governing Magazine
"The Value of Opportunity" : Rodney Strong in Governing Magazine
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"Why Public Procurement Is a Civil Rights Issue"
"Why Public Procurement Is a Civil Rights Issue"
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