Prince William County VA
Disparity Study
Prince William County VA
Disparity Study
WELCOME
WELCOME
Prince William County (County) is conducting a comprehensive Disparity Study (Study), led by MGT Impact Solutions (MGT). The overall purpose of the Disparity Study is to understand the effects of race, ethnicity, and gender on businesses’ ability to do business in the County’s marketplace – both public and private sectors, acquire capital and win contracts or subcontracts in the markets in which the County does business. The study focuses on small, women-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned (SWaMDV) businesses who conduct business with Prince William County.
As part of that process, the County will collect data regarding the availability of firms owned by minorities, women, and small businesses, and the utilization of these firms as contractors and subcontractors in the County’s marketplace. In addition to analyses of quantitative data, the Disparity Study will also examine qualitative data regarding discriminatory barriers or behaviors (to the extent that it exists) provided by business owners, professional organizations, and other marketplace stakeholders.
We encourage ALL business owners to provide information about their experiences, particularly concerning discrimination while doing business or attempting to do business with the County and other public or private entities in the County’s market area. We hope that all firms, not just certified firms, will participate. For ways to get involved, please see the “Business Owner Engagement” page below.
BUSINESS OWNER ENGAGEMENT
BUSINESS OWNER ENGAGEMENT
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
Upcoming Events
Prince William County area businesses can participate in the disparity study in one of several ways. ASL and other language translations will be made available upon advance request.
Phase One:
- Live Informational Session
- Business Engagement Meeting (Virtual)
- Introduces the study objectives and listen to businesses’ experiences of doing business or attempting to do business in the County’s marketplace.
- Businesses are encouraged to attend the engagement meeting as well as register for one of the engagement opportunities available within Phases Two and Three.
- Business Engagement Meeting (Virtual)
Phase Two:
- Live Conversational Engagement
- Industry-specific Virtual Focus Group
- Industry-specific groups where participants of the same industry provide their experiences in a small group discussion.
- Industry-specific Virtual Focus Group
- 1:1 Virtual Interview
- Allows businesses more latitude for additional information on their experiences.
- 1:1 Virtual Interview
Phase Three:
- Traditional Survey Engagement
- Business Survey (Online or Phone)
- Businesses will be invited to complete a questionnaire online or over the phone designed to gather specifics about discrimination they may have faced doing business or attempting to do business in the County’s marketplace.
- Business Survey (Online or Phone)
To learn more about the study, provide feedback, and participate in the Phase One Business Engagement Meeting as well as one of the Engagements happening within Phases Two and Three, see further details below with specific registration links.
Business Engagement Meeting: MGT Consulting Group will host a business engagement meeting to introduce the study objectives and listen to businesses owners’ experiences regarding doing business or attempting to do business in the County’s marketplace. Businesses are encouraged to attend this meeting:
| Virtual Business Engagement Meeting | Date/ Time | Registration Required |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday October 24, 2024 | 5:00 – 6:30pm EST | Register Here |
Industry-Specific Focus Groups: Businesses can choose to participate in one of the four industry-specific focus groups to provide their experiences. Focus groups are small group discussions with the participants conducting business within the same industry.
Focus Group Sessions - Businesses
| Industry | Dates | Time | Registration Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&E, Professional, and Other Services | Wednesday January 15, 2025 | 9am EST | Register Here |
| Construction Subcontractors | Wednesday January 15, 2025 | 5pm EST | Register Here |
| Goods & Supplies | Thursday January 16, 2025 | 10am EST | Register Here |
| Construction Primes | Thursday January 16, 2025 | 2pm EST | Register Here |
One-on-One Interview: Businesses have more latitude for additional information on their experiences. You can sign up for an interview by emailing us at [email protected] or you may be contacted by Small Planet Works if your business is in the random selection. Don’t take the chance to be randomly selected and sign up today.
Business Survey: Businesses can complete an online or over-the-phone survey as part of the Study. Further details will be provided at a later date.
One-on-One Interview: Businesses have more latitude for additional information on their experiences. You can sign up for an interview by emailing us at [email protected] or you may be contacted by Small Planet Works if your business is in the random selection. Don’t take the chance to be randomly selected and sign up today.
Business Survey: Businesses can complete an online or over-the-phone survey as part of the Study. Further details will be provided at a later date.
One-on-One Interview: Businesses have more latitude for additional information on their experiences. You can sign up for an interview by emailing us at pwcvadisparitystudy @mgt.us or you may be contacted by Small Planet Works if your business is in the random selection. Don’t take the chance to be randomly selected and sign up today.
Business Survey: Businesses can complete an online or over-the-phone survey as part of the Study. Further details will be provided at a later date.
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the County’s marketplace via:
Email at [email protected]
Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us page below)
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the County’s marketplace via:
Email at pwcvadisparitystudy @mgt.us
Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us page below)
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Disparity Study Contact Form – ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DIRECTED TO MGT CONSULTING TEAM ONLY AND SENT TO [email protected]. Responses are shared anonymously in the aggregate and do not disclose any personal information.
You may use this form to submit written comments about your experiences with Prince William County, VA. Please provide details of your experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, with the County or in the marketplace. Please be specific in your comments regarding the entities involved, as well as the date and location for the experiences that you share, if available.