Success Story: Rence Meredith
Grand Valley State University is interested in the growth of our business partners and is excited to share success stories, highlighting how our mutual goals are achieved by working together.
Jan 26, 2022
Diversity & Inclusion News
“Building and maintaining a successful supplier diversity program is not an easy task. However, it can be an extremely rewarding one when you realize, understand, and see the impact that your institution, organization, or company may and can have on the minority owned business seeking and receiving business opportunities.”
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Valerie Rhodes-Sorrelle, M.P.A., C.P.M, Vendor Relations Manager
Read the Fall issue of Educational Procurement
Supplier Diversity News
Success Story: Marlene Kowalski-Braun
Business growth often comes by sharing business successes
Dec 15, 2021
Developing and Growing your Supplier Diversity Program & What Does it Take?
We have received many questions from our membership on how to develop and grow a successful supplier diversity program at our institutions. There are many ways to accomplish this.
Oct 1, 2021
President's supplier diversity statement aids inclusive campus environment
President Philomena V. Mantella issued a commitment to supplier diversity and said the statement will enhance the vibrancy of Grand Valley's community and assist in creating an inclusive campus.
May 27, 2021
GVSU among nine institutions in country honored for supplier diversity programs
Grand Valley was among nine colleges and universities to be recognized nationally for taking proactive steps to support minority-owned businesses through its supplier diversity program.
Mar 10, 2021