Non-Discrimination Policy

The Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority (BEDA) is committed to providing equal opportunity and maintaining an environment free from unlawful discrimination.

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BEDA shall not discriminate against any individual, business, organization, applicant, participant, employee, contractor, vendor, or other party on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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This policy applies to BEDA’s programs, services, activities, employment practices, contracting and procurement opportunities, partnerships, funding opportunities, grant programs, and other operations. BEDA will provide full and fair opportunity for qualified minority-owned, women-owned, and other eligible business enterprises to participate in contracting and procurement opportunities and will administer such opportunities in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.

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BEDA is committed to ensuring that its programs, resources, and opportunities are administered equitably and in accordance with all applicable non-discrimination and equal opportunity requirements.

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For questions concerning the above policy, contact our Operations Manager at dpuckett@bluewv.org