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As part of our ongoing mission, The Supplier Diversity Initiative strives to enable strategic and sustainable relationships with diverse firms by insuring access to information.
We hope that our new monthly newsletter will help keep you up-to-date on what's happening at the University relevant to your business. We plan to include regular features such as What's Next to highlight upcoming procurement opportunities, Focus to bring you technical information to help you run your business, Spotlight On, practical examples of businesses succeeding at the University, Straight Talk, no-nonsense tips on improving business relationships, and Branching Out, focusing on recipes, restaurants, and other "diversions" we love.
| FY07 | FY08 | |||||
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| Quarter | MBE | WBE | SBE | MBE | WBE | SBE |
| Q1 | 2.0% |
4.1% |
20.2% |
2.5% |
3.8% |
33.1% |
| Q2 | 2.5% |
4.7% |
32.9% |
2.5% |
3.6% |
32.8% |
| Q3 | 2.9% |
5.2% |
31.6% |
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| Q4 | 2.2% |
4.7% |
22.6% |
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UVA is doing more business with SWAM firms than ever before. Watch the list of Recent Awards to SWAM Vendors grow!
| February 2008 | Supplier | Award | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBE | Lacy Mechanical, Inc | $219,000 | mechanical repairs |
| Loving, Loving, & Loving | $53,000 | masonry services | |
| WBE | Sign Language Associates | $6,015 | interpreting services |
Watch this list of Future Procurements at UVA if you would like to position your business to take advantage of coming opportunities. Some of these planned acquisitions are already in process and others are just on the drawing board. You may also want to stay on top of future procurements elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
Construction Projects
Professional Services
Public Postings |
Procurement Services Opportunities
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Bill Cooper and Eric Denby will co-host the next Vendor Training session on June 4, 2008.
