Professional Affiliations and Resources

Striving to maintain a diverse resource of qualified vendors in our procurement process is fundamental. Therefore, we value the partnerships already established and welcome the opportunity to develop new successful business relationships. To assist in achieving the goals of our Supplier Diversity Program, GVSU is affiliated with the following organizations:

• APACC (Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce)
• Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
• MMSDC (Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council)
• WMPPA (West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance)
• SBTDC (Small Business and Technology Development Center)
• GLWBC (Great Lakes Women's Business Council)
• E&I (Educational and Institutional) Cooperative Services
• Pure Michigan Business Connect
• MiDiCo (Michigan Diversity Connections)
• NNASC (National Native American Supplier Council)
• NMSDC -EIG (National Minority Supplier Development Council - Education Industry Group)