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Is it necessary to include a statement regarding the company?s commitment to diversity in it procurement process if the purchases made the company are limited to basic office supplies?

Yes, the company must provide a statement in its diversity plan regarding the entity?s commitment to diversity in the procurement process.

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Is it necessary to provide a statement regarding the company?s ?complaint process? in the diversity plan if the company has never had an employee file a complaint alleging harassment or discrimination?

Yes, the company must provide a statement in its diversity plan regarding the company?s ?complaint process? as it relates to harassment or discrimination irrespective of the fact that no employee has ever filed a complaint against the company.

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Are small companies with two to four employees required to provide the PGCB with a diversity plan?

Yes, in order to become a PGCB certified vendor the company must have a diversity plan. The PGCB?s diversity officer will assist any vendor with questions regarding the preparation of a diversity plan that fully satisfies the requirements set forth in Section 1212 of Act 71. For your review, sample diversity plans of certified vendors are available on this site.

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What does the PGCB?s diversity officer look for when reviewing a company?s diversity plan for compliance with Section 1212 of Act 71?

The PGCB?s diversity officer takes the following factors into consideration when assessing a diversity plan: the existence of an equal employment opportunity/diversity statement; implementation procedures for the plan; dissemination procedures for the plan; complaint procedures; a human resources plan for employee recruitment, training, promotion and retention efforts; procurement and supplier utilization policies and procedures; construction utilization policies and procedures and certification by the CEO/President of the entity of his/her good faith intention to implement the diversity pl

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Is there a requirement that a minority business enterprise interested in providing construction services or any other type of service to one of the PGCB?s licensees be certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or a Women Business Enterprise (WBE)?

No. There is no requirement that a vendor interested in doing business with a licensee be certified as a MBE or WBE. However, minority and women business enterprises are strongly encouraged to complete the certification process. The certification process will usually serve to increase the vendor?s marketability with the PGCB?s licensees.

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Does the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (?PGCB?) certify potential minority and women owned business enterprises?

No, the PGCB accepts the certification of the Department of General Services (?DGS?). DGS has an expedited certification process in place whereby an MBE and/or MBE may obtain its certification within six weeks.