Small businesses that secure contracts with anchor institutions, such as universities, hospitals, corporations, or governments, unlock significant opportunities for growth—from hiring new employees to increasing B2B spending to advancing economic prosperity in their community.
But small businesses can’t do it alone. That’s why we offer Leadership for Equitable Anchor Procurement (LEAP)—a dynamic program that convenes minority business owners and professionals from anchor institutions and local governments to explore local procurement opportunities.
LEAP features guided workshops on key procurement topics—from estimating and bidding to joint ventures and more—as well as a speed networking event that matches small business owners with procurement officers.
Interested in joining us? The program is ideal for the following professionals:
- Procurement officers: Increase your supplier diversity and engage with your community
- Small business owners: Become procurement ready and learn about the procurement process in your city
- Capital providers: Lend established MBEs the capital necessary for procurement opportunities
- Economic development officers: Provide knowledge and know-how for procurement success and help grow small businesses in your
Are you a corporation or organization seeking to diversify your supplier pool?
Contact us to find out more about Interise’s MWBE Supplier Capacity Building program.
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Find a LEAP program near you
- Contact us about hosting Interise programs in your community
- Learn more about our customized Supplier Capacity Building program for anchor institutions
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