# Erie County Proposes Small Business Contract Law

Erie County Government is considering a proposed Small Business Enterprise Law designed to increase small business participation in county purchasing and service contracts. This initiative aims to address existing disparities in contract awards and create more equitable opportunities for the county's over 20,000 small businesses to compete effectively for government contracts.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate changes in contracting policies that prioritize small business inclusion, potentially affecting vendor selection criteria and contract award processes.
- Small businesses in Erie County may gain enhanced access to government contracts, increasing competition and diversity in the local procurement market.
- Contracting officers and procurement planners should prepare for implementation of new guidelines that support small business enterprises, which may require adjustments in solicitation and evaluation procedures.
- Industry stakeholders can leverage this development to align business development strategies with emerging county procurement priorities focused on small business engagement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Erie County Government

### Key Quotes
> "This law will give small businesses a leg up on county purchases."
> — Taisha St. Jean Tard, Erie County Legislator

### Sources
- [Erie County law might help small businesses win contracts](https://buffalonews.com/news/local/article_576c2649-c9c4-49c9-aa53-60fdcf01739d.html) - Buffalo News