The Obama Foundation has said that about 35% of subcontractors for the construction project would be minority-owned businesses, but there’s nothing to suggest that the inclusion efforts have had anything to do with the cost overruns. “Everyone who sees the Obama Presidential Center is blown away by its beauty, scale and the way it will be an economic engine for Chicago and a beacon of hope for the world,” Obama Foundation spokesperson Emily Bittner said in a statement, per USA Today. “We look forward to welcoming all visitors to the 19.3-acre campus next spring, to experience a presidential center that not only honors the Obamas’ legacy but also lifts up the next generation of leaders.”
Author: Graeme Demianyk
Published at: 2025-05-06 21:42:45
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