• Purchasing Services engages regularly in outreach activities where we meet with diverse suppliers and provide current information about contracting opportunities and how to do business with the university. A few examples of our outreach activities are as follows:
  • Attend State, county and local events and supplier fairs
  • Attend and speak at community outreach and contracting events
  • Facilitate in-person meetings with suppliers
  • Host monthly supplier orientations
  • Attend supplier diversity award events
  • Facilitate connections between campus departments and the University’s Business Diversity Program
  • Recent Outreach:  Procurement Services Hosted our first Supplier Diversity Forum - February 2022
  • Current Projects:    In partnership with the State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) customized supplier diversity training for University departments is being developed.
  • Interested in an Outreach: If your department is interested in meeting with the procurement team to learn more about supplier diversity and how you can supplier diverse businesses, please contact: