New supplier diversity program focuses on alumni entrepreneurs
Products from a local cold-brew coffee company will be available on campus thanks to a new supplier diversity program focused on Grand Valley alumni entrepreneurs.
Oct 10, 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
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Supplier Diversity News
Success Story: Mosby's Popcorn
Campus Dining wanted a local partner for concessions and the search turned up not only a local partner, but also an alumni owned business. Mosbys Popcorn has been making delicious, fresh popcorn since 2000 and are proud to call West Michigan home.
Aug 3, 2022
Success Story: Paul Kramer
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.
Jun 10, 2022
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
Success Story: Marlene Kowalski-Braun
Business growth often comes by sharing business successes
Dec 15, 2021