Angela Gibson-Shaw is outreach specialist for the Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDABP). Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services is the administrator of the CDABP, which helps minority, women and veteran-owned contractor firms grow their capacity and successfully compete for public sector contracts in the City of Los Angeles. CDABP helps to diversify and expand opportunities by eliminating bonding barriers and increasing the pool of qualified contractors able to bid on projects. The work of CDABP has led to a greater number of competitive bids, thereby generating significant cost savings. Visit imwis.com.