Economic Opportunity Office Mission
To provide opportunities for local businesses that will broaden and enhance their capacities to participate on District procurement contracts which will stimulate economic growth in the community.
The Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) Small Business Program seeks to strengthen the economic vitality of the community by ensuring small businesses have fair, transparent, and meaningful opportunities to participate in procurement activities through intentional outreach and capacity-building.
The purpose and objective of the Small Business Program (“SB Program” or the “Program”) policy are therefore as follows:
- To ensure small and local business enterprises have meaningful opportunities to participate in District procurements by reducing barriers and promoting fair competition;
- To broaden the District’s vendor pool by engaging a wider range of small businesses, fostering healthier competition, improving service quality, and delivering greater value for District resources;
- To provide outreach, education, technical assistance, and partnership opportunities that help small businesses grow, successfully compete for District work, and strengthen their long-term sustainability; and
- To administer the Small Business Program in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
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The Austin ISD Economic Opportunity Office (EOO) provides:
A program that encourages local participation in all phases of procurement.
The Economic Opportunity Office presents Construction Inclusion Week:
Sadler Means students explored STEM careers and met trailblazing women at Cirrus Logic.
Goal Setting
The District shall establish narrowly tailored program goals based on current evidence of utilization and availability. [See CH(REGULATION)] Aspirational goals are intended to serve as benchmarks for evaluating the effectiveness of the Small Business Enterprise and guiding continuous improvement efforts. Project-specific goals will be from the District's aspirational goals and applied to eligible contract categories, with adjustments made as necessary to reflect market conditions.
Certifying Agencies
We Encourage Feedback
To provide feedback about the AISD Economic Opportunity Office, or for outreach assistance call (512) 414-3120.