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Syracuse University Hosts First-Ever Procurement Fair, Launches Building Local Initiative

On Tuesday, May 21, Syracuse University hosted its first-ever Procurement Fair as part of its new Building Local initiative, a three-pronged effort focused on opportunity, partnerships and business. The fair introduced local business enterprises—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and others (referred to collectively as XBEs)—to opportunities with the University; helped local businesses and XBEs understand the goods and services used and needed by the University; and provided information on how to gain diverse business certifications.

Representatives from more than 100 Central New York businesses attended the fair, including Melanie Randolph, owner of Your Window to the World, LLC. “Events like [the Procurement Fair] are going to open doors for local businesses and create opportunities with Syracuse University,” says Randolph. “This gives us a more one-to-one relationship, where we can really work as a community and align our values together. The small businesses can come together and be greater together.”

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

CNY Businesses Hope Syracuse University “Builds Local” When Choosing Goods or Services

More than 160 locally owned business enterprises introduced themselves Tuesday to many departments within Syracuse University who could potentially buy their goods or services in the future.  The “Building Local Procurement Fair” placed a special emphasis on businesses owned by women, minorities and veterans.  VP of Community Engagement Bea Gonzalez says the initiative goes along with other programs the university has supported.

“Through the South Side Innovation center and WISE (Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship), this is an opportunity for all the work they’ve been doing over the years to bring their clients into this buy local strategy.”

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Syracuse U. to show local businesses how to tap into its $250M in annual spending

Syracuse University will hold a fair tomorrow to show Central New York businesses how to grab a piece of the $250 million to $280 million a year it spends on goods and services.

The university will host its first Building Local Procurement Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday (May 21) in the Regency Ballroom of the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel at 801 University Ave.

Local businesses — and anyone thinking of setting up their own business — will have a chance to meet the people who purchase products and services for SU, Onondaga County’s largest private employer.

Read the full story at syracuse.com.

Purchasing Office to Offer Training for Electronic Requisitions

In October 2018, the Purchasing Office announced a transition away from paper requisition forms. The office expects the transition to be complete by the end of fiscal year 2019, upon which time paper forms will only be accepted in very limited instances. The goal of the department is to move completely to electronic requisition forms by the end of the calendar year. To assist with the changeover, the Purchasing Office is offering training sessions for staff members affected by this change.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News

Timekeeping and HR Transaction Training Resources and Information Available

A cross-functional team continues to make progress to introduce timesaving systems to improve timekeeping and core HR transactions. This technology will bring new, simpler processes that result in the quicker inputting of more accurate data, ultimately allowing employees to spend less time on administrative functions and more time on their individual priorities. With the assistance of operational leaders and a knowledge network of department administrators, the project remains on track for a July 30 go live.

Full story available from Syracuse University News.