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The Supplier Diversity Initiative Newsletter
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.
Issues
- 2009 JMU SWaM Vendor Fair
- What the Heck is CPI?
- Three Faces of UVa
- William & Mary Partners to Host SWaM Event
- VCU Construction Management At Risk
- Weathering the Storm: How UVa Can Help Expedite Your Cash Flow
- JMU and Prime Contractor Partner for Outreach in Construction
- Flourishing in a Tough Environment: 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Business
- James Madison University
- The Supplier Diversity Initiative at the University of Virginia
- College of William & Mary
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- SWaMFest IV
- Current Procurement Opportunities
- Spotlight On: Five Star Industrial & Business Supply
- Upcoming Events
- VASCUPP: Connecting Virginia's Colleges and Universities
- Supplier Diversity Wins MIC Awards
- Spotlight On: CAS Foods, LLC
- What's Next: Upcoming Procurement Opportunities
- Straight Talk
- Branching Out
Current SWAM Report
| FY08 | FY09 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | MBE | WBE | SBE | MBE | WBE | SBE |
| Q1 | 2.4% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% | 5.4% | 37.5% |
| Q2 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 35.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 37.1% |
| Q3 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 33.7% | 3.0% | 9.4% | 36.6% |
| Q4 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 43.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 31.8% |
SWAMming Successes
UVA is doing more business with SWAM firms than ever before. Watch the list of Recent Awards to SWAM Vendors grow!
Recent Awards to SWAM Vendors
| FY09 | Supplier | Award | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBE | Apex Controls | $7,899 | Building Supplies |
| WBE | Factory Direct Food Service Equipment | $14,450 | Food Service Supplies |
| United Painting Plus, Inc | $21,300 | Painting Services |
Future Procurements -- Are You Ready?
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.
Future Procurements -- DISCLAIMER: This is a proposed list.
Construction Projects
Procurement Services Opportunities· Automated Storage & Retrieval System · Auditing Services · Automotive Parts · Bavaro Hall Furnishings · Benefits Consulting Services · Cable/TV Programming for University Buildings · Ceiling and Floor Supplies and Services · Chair backs for Stadium · Claude Moore Education Building A/V Equipment · Conservation Services · Copying Services · Digitalization of Film Archives · Disaster Remediation Services · Elevator Repair Parts · Equipment Maintenance · Fine Art Transportation Services · High Quality Modular Office Furniture · Insurance Brokerage Services · Janitorial Services for Parking Garages · Lab Apparatus and Supplies · Lab Casework, Fume Hoods, and Accessories
· Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on DI Water Systems
· Security Services
· Towing Services
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Training Opportunity
Bill Cooper and Eric Denby will co-host the next Vendor Training.