New Orleans Set-Aside Opportunities Tour
02/25/2025
 By City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS—The City of New Orleans is excited to announce the Citywide Set-Aside Opportunities Tour: Touring the Districts. This is an initiative designed to engage and inform the small business community about the newly established Set-Aside Program.  These citywide district meetings will provide critical details on the program and how local businesses can take advantage of the new city contracting opportunities.
Small businesses are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting to learn more about how they can benefit from the Set-Aside Program. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into city contracting processes and secure new opportunities for business growth.
The city will host one or two meetings in each district, ensuring that all interested businesses have a chance to attend. Participants can join in person or virtually via Zoom. Meetings will take place on the following dates.
 District E
New Orleans East Public Library
5641 Read Boulevard
Tuesday, February 25, 12:00 pm
District C
Algiers Public Library
3014 Holiday Drive
Saturday, March 8, 11:30 am
District B
RTA Business Center
2817 Canal Street
Monday, March 10, 5:00 pm
District D
Dillard University, George’s Auditorium
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
Wednesday, March 12, 5:00 pm
District C
NORD Treme Center
900 North Villere Street
Monday, March 17, 3:00 pm
District A
Robert E. Smith Library
6301 Canal Boulevard
Thursday, March 20, 5:00 pm
District E
NORD Desire Center
3250 Industry Street
Tuesday, March 25, 3:00 pm
Virtual
ALL of the above sessions will also have a virtual attendance option at that date and time. Guests can participate in virtual meetings via zoom by visiting this link.
The Set-Aside Program allows the City of New Orleans to allocate up to twenty-five percent of its contracts for goods, services, and construction work to socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). This initiative provides certified DBEs with exclusive opportunities to compete for designated contracts, ensuring they are not competing against larger prime contractors.
The goal of the Set-Aside Program is to foster long-term economic growth for small businesses in New Orleans. By leveling the playing field, the city aims to support local businesses and drive sustainable economic impact throughout the community.
To participate in the Set-Aside Program, businesses must be certified DBEs and register through the city’s supplier portal, BRASS. This portal allows vendors to receive solicitations, upload invoices, set up direct deposit, and track payments.
Additional Information and Resources
Set-Aside Program Website: Learn More
SLDBE Certification Information: Apply Here
BRASS Supplier Portal Registration: Register Now
Doing Business with the City: More Information
For more information about the Set-Aside Program, including eligibility requirements and application details, please visit https://nola.gov.
Source:City of New Orleans
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