Supplier Diversity Initiative

Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)

Since FY2014, the University has had an active supplier diversity program designed to increase our purchases of goods and services from minority business enterprises ("MBEs"). The ultimate goal is for our supplier base to more closely reflect our customer, employee and regional population in terms of diversity. 

For FY19, we purchased 4.75%, and for FY18, we purchased 9.70% of goods and services from MBEs. With the collective University's support, we remain committed to reaching or exceeding our goals at fiscal year end.

Click here for a link to search state-certified MBEs on the State of Ohio's website.