(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Minority business enterprise" has the same meaning as in section 122.921 of the Revised Code.
(2) "EDGE business enterprise" has the same meaning as in section 122.922 of the Revised Code.
(3) "Women-owned business enterprise" has the same meaning as in section 122.924 of the Revised Code.
"Veteran-friendly business enterprise" has the same meaning as in section 122.925 of the Revised Code.
(B) Not later than the first day of October in each year, the director of development shall submit a written report to the governor and to each member of the general assembly describing the progress made by state agencies in advancing the minority business enterprise program, the encouraging diversity, growth, and equity program, the women-owned business enterprise program, and the veteran-friendly business enterprise program. The report shall highlight the initiatives implemented to encourage participation of minority-owned, socially and economically disadvantaged, women-owned businesses, and veteran-friendly businesses in programs funded by state money or federal money received by the state. The report shall also include the total number of procurement contracts each agency has entered into with certified minority business enterprises, EDGE business enterprises, women-owned business enterprises, and veteran-friendly business enterprises.
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