09/04/2026
The Strategic Procurement Department’s Small & Local Business Show featured Jason T. Smith, Purpose-Driven Procurement Administrator, for a conversation about how SPD strengthens the local economy and creates meaningful opportunities for small and local businesses through the Purpose-Driven Procurement initiative.
The episode explores Jason’s career journey from journalism and public policy to procurement and highlights Miami-Dade County’s purpose-driven procurement approach. He shares how procurement can support broader priorities, including expanding opportunities for small and local businesses, protecting the environment, and promoting responsible contracting practices.
The discussion also highlights the important connection between public procurement and economic development—using the County’s purchasing power to help local businesses grow, create jobs, and contribute to a stronger Miami-Dade economy.
Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Xxl7vAOf010?si=Ih_-JvHiSU7X8jzv