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Our Commitment to Diversity
To diversify our supplier base, IDEAL educates and encourages small and diverse suppliers to compete for university business opportunities. More specifically, we
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Serve as a link between minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and/or small business enterprises, and the Temple University community
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Recruit qualified minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and/or small business enterprises
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Educate minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and/or small business enterprises about the University’s procurement processes
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Encourage diverse suppliers to become certified with recognized federal, state, and third-party agencies
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Advocate for the inclusion of qualified minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and/or small business enterprises in the purchasing activities of the University
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Foster alliances and partnerships between diverse suppliers and larger suppliers
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Assist in crafting Small Business Subcontracting Plans in grant proposals