A guest article by Hutch Program Manager Stephanie Chin. 

The federal government makes around $650 billion in purchases each year, including $3 billion spent on IT services. These astoundingly high figures are encouraging to see because it demonstrates the raw purchasing power the federal government can provide as it looks to invest in the many capable businesses that dot our landscape. There is a catch, however.

Read the full article on Government Executive and learn why investing in minority-and-women-owned small companies is a smart choice for both agencies and the customers they serve.