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Supplier Diversity Networking Fair
The Supplier Diversity Networking Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for businesses to exhibit their products and services to the NIU campus community and to become familiar with the ways of doing business with NIU. This is a great "one-stop-shopping" opportunity for faculty, staff, and student organizations to network with vendors who may provide cost effective and high quality products and services for their upcoming events and programs.
How to Register for the Supplier Diversity Networking Fair
The Vendor Information Guide provides detailed information on how businesses can register for the Supplier Diversity Networking Fair.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Organizations can learn more about this event, including how to register, in the Campus Buyer Information Guide.
What type of business would benefit by attending the Fair?
Business enterprises that meet the following criteria are encouraged to attend the Supplier Diversity Networking Fair:
· At least 51% owned and controlled by a minority, woman or person with a disability and,
· The owner is a citizen of the United States or resident alien and,
· Average annual gross sales for the last three years are under $75 million.
Although State Certification is not a requirement for attending the fair, certification with the State opens up doors to opportunities with other public and private buyers who are looking for diverse suppliers. Also, we appreciate vendors who certify their business with the State and take advantage of the unique opportunities that are afforded them through the certification process including growing your company revenue, competing for State dollars (currently 10 billion dollars), enhancing your company's credentials, and building capacity. During the fair, NIU Procurement Services buyers and representatives from the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services will be available to answer questions or provide assistance with the procurement and certification processes.
Who on campus should attend the Fair?
Faculty, Staff, and student organization officers who:
· Plan events and programs;
· Purchase supplies, commodities, or services for the university, their department or organization;
· Identify quality products and services at competitive prices;
· Seek new ways to balance the budge and cost effective ways to spend budget dollars;
· Have an interest in networking and supporting businesses that are primarily owned and operated by persons with disabilities, women, and/or minorities.