Connect with us

USF increases supplier diversity

August 22, 2019 - The University of South Florida said it spent nearly $35 million with diverse suppliers in 2018-2019, its most recent fiscal year. That's an increase of nearly $8 million from the previous year and almost double the amount from 2016-17, when it spent $18 million, according to a news release.  Overall, 8.7 percent of the university’s competitively sourced purchases last year were made with businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans, the news release said. USF plans a supplier diversity day on Friday, Oct. 4.

More Zaps Frontpage

The St. Pete Catalyst

The Catalyst honors its name by aggregating & curating the sparks that propel the St Pete engine.  It is a modern news platform, powered by community sourced content and augmented with directed coverage.  Bring your news, your perspective and your spark to the St Pete Catalyst and take your seat at the table.

Email us: spark@stpetecatalyst.com

Subscribe for Free

Share with friend

Enter the details of the person you want to share this article with.