HKS created the HKS xBE partnership program to cultivate stronger working relationships with a broader community of project collaborators. By advancing equity in our industry, we aim to draw from a wider range of perspectives to enrich our practice, foster innovation and increase the community impact of our work.

We invite firms inclusive of all disadvantaged business certifications to join the xBE Network. Our goals are to understand your expertise and business objectives so that we can build meaningful partnerships for future opportunities. Eligible firms typically hold one of the following certifications: Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DIS), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE).