LGBT businesses can now compete for contracts in L.A.

The LA Pride #Resist March on June 11, 2017, in West Hollywood, California (Image: Gabriel Olsen | FilmMagic | Getty Images)

Cities are beginning to see the effects of allowing diverse business owners to come in and be a part of their communities.

The city of Los Angeles will be the largest municipality, by both population and economy, to formally include LGBTQ-owned…