Supplier Diversity News
Articles
October 5 Inspiration Session: Remaining Curious, Creative and Cutting-Edge
September 19, 2023
Ignite your inner ROCKSTAR at our October 5th Inspiration Session: Remaining Curious, Creative, & Cutting-Edge.
Success Story: 2023 Shannon Cohen Honoree
June 27, 2023
Shannon Cohen receives the 2023 Women of Achievement and Courage Award from Michigan Women Forward.
Success Story: Grand Rapids Select Services - Commercial Cleaning Company
June 6, 2023
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.
Alumni Owned Bar & Restaurant Guide
June 1, 2023
All of these restaurants are owned by alumni and located in Grand Rapids, MI. Check them out when you're in the area!
New supplier diversity program focuses on alumni entrepreneurs
October 10, 2022
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.
Success Story: Mosby's Popcorn
August 3, 2022
Campus Dining wanted a local partner for concessions and the search turned up not only a local partner, but also an alumni owned business. Mosby�s Popcorn has been making delicious, fresh popcorn since 2000 and are proud to call West Michigan home.
Success Story: Paul Kramer
June 10, 2022
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.
Success Story: Rence Meredith
January 26, 2022
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.
Success Story: Marlene Kowalski-Braun
December 15, 2021
Business growth often comes by sharing business successes
Developing and Growing your Supplier Diversity Program & What Does it Take?
October 1, 2021
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.