We have added a new Search option in the Database of Certified Suppliers ? Construction Divisions of Work. Prime Contractors, private businesses, government entities, etc. can now search for businesses in the Construction Industry by the Divisions of Work the State uses. If your business is in the Construction Industry, please email [email protected] your Division of Work Codes by August 31^st (see options below), and we will add them to your account. We want to be sure Contractors can find you!

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Construction Divisions of Work

01 ? General? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?14 ? Conveying Systems
02 ? Existing Conditions? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?21 ? Fire Suppression
03 ? Concrete? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?22 ? Plumbing
04 ? Masonry? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 23 ? HVAC
05 ? Metals? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?26 - Electrical
06 ? Woods, Plastics and Composites? ? ?27 - Communications
07 ? Thermal and Moisture Protection? ? ?28 ? Electronic Safety and Security
08 ? Openings? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 30 ? Common Work Results for All Exterior Work
09 ? Finishes? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 31 - Earthwork
10 ? Specialties? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 32 ? Exterior Improvements
11 ? Equipment? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?33 ? Utilities

August is #NationalBlackBusinessMonth! In 2004 historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. created National Black Business Month to bring attention to the needs of the more than 2 million Black-owned businesses in the US. ?During the month of August, local government officials, community leaders, and venture capitalists are encouraged to find ways to support growth for the now 3.1 million black-owned businesses in the United States. Wisconsin Supplier Diversity encourages you to support local black-owned businesses and our certified suppliers this month and beyond.

Our information sharing on Cyber Security continues this month with Ransomware. Ransomware typically begins with an email to an employee that prompts them to click a link or open attachment that will download software to their device, unbeknownst to them. The software exposes sensitive company data, and the company could be at risk. Be sure you and your employees are aware of the threat of Ransomware, how it works and how to protect your business.