The pandemic shut down some Native gaming and tourism enterprises. But federal contracting has been growing.
That represents the eight consecutive year of growth and about 3% of total federal contracts.
The Small Business Administration recently announced changes to its small business size standards, which govern whether a business is eligible for small business contracts and aid. That could help businesses that were near the old size threshold.
Women-owned businesses win less than five percent of the government's contract work.
An executive order will make it easier for federal contractors to discuss pay
