{"id":49,"date":"2026-02-09T21:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/supplier-diversity\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:53:01","slug":"relationship-partnership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/supplier-diversity\/relationship-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationship to Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This Purdue-hosted event is dedicated to linking certified diverse businesses with the procurement and capital program teams, aimed at promoting new collaborations and highlighting upcoming university initiatives. Stay tuned for the next event!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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To move beyond initial connections and build sustainable, active partnerships with diverse vendors, particularly those that have not worked with Purdue recently. The initiative aims to support, promote and increase engagement with women-, minority- and veteran-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Businesses certified by the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Networking with purchasing teams, learning about upcoming capital projects and exploring opportunities for collaboration.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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