BOSTON — Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity held its fourth annual Supplier Diversity Week from Oct. 26 through Oct. 30, bringing together hundreds of Boston business owners, entrepreneurs and contractors, the city said Wednesday.

The week featured events, workshops and networking sessions, and was intended to highlight the city's efforts to expand opportunities for local and diverse businesses, according to the city.

Business owners who attended learned how to get their companies certified with the city, received tools and resources on gaining access to city contract opportunities, and had the chance to meet with city departments and partners, the city said.

The Department of Supplier Diversity organized the week. The city did not give an exact attendance count or say how many businesses were certified or connected with contracts as a result of the events.

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