Economic Opportunity Office Mission
To provide fair and full opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) that will broaden and enhance their capacities to participate on District procurement contracts which will stimulate economic growth in the community.
The Austin ISD Economic Opportunity Office (EOO) provides:
- A race and gender-conscious process designed to encourage greater MBE/WBE availability.
- A program that encourages participation in all phases of procurement.
- Opportunities for HUB to broaden and enhance their capacities to do business with the District.
The Economic Opportunity Office invites you to join us online!
Thought Provoking Thursdays!
October 2024 – April 2025
Thought-Provoking Thursdays is an online interactive learning opportunity open to small businesses. EOO hosts guest presenters who help bridge the gaps in how to effectively get partnered with Austin ISD on 2022 Bond Projects.
- Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Thursday, January, 2025 -TBD
- Thursday, April, 2025 -TBD
Important Documents
- Economic Opportunity Office Policy CV (LOCAL)
- Economic Opportunity Office Policy CH (LOCAL)
2020-2021 Economic Impact Report
Annual Aspirational Economic Opportunity Office Goals
Ethnic Goals
| Historically Underutilized Business | Construction | Professional Services |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Native American | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| Women (WBE) | 10.2% | 9.8% |
Aggregate Goals
| Historically Underutilized Business | Construction | Professional Services |
|---|---|---|
| Minority (MBE) | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Women (WBE) | 10.2% | 9.8% |
| Total (MBE & WBE) | 21.9 | 28.5 |
| NOTE: MBE total is cumulative of all ethnicities (AA,A/NA and H); WBE is not included in this total. Goals are derived from the 2015 Disparity Study data. | ||
We Encourage Feedback
To provide feedback about the AISD Economic Opportunity Office, or for outreach assistance or program guideline training, email HUBprogram@austinisd.org or call (512) 414-3120.
