The Supplier’s City: Improving data access and usability for meaningful vendor engagement

"Procurement with a Purpose" Community Call Series: Session #3 of 4

In Part 3 of 4 of our Procurement with a Purpose series, we explored: aligning priorities around local economic development, equity, diversity, and sustainability with long-term tactics for growing the supplier ecosystem in your city; usability and access to data as key features to bring in new users and suppliers; and how to measure progress and track key metrics on vendor engagement.

Featuring our guest speakers:
- David L. Wilson II, Former Chief Procurement Officer, City of Atlanta
- Nia Richardson, Assistant to the Director for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, City of Kansas City, MO
- Hana Schank, Director of Strategy, Public Interest Technology, New America

P.S. This session included our "Procurement Escape Room" activity that will put you in the shoes of a city supplier. Read our blog to find out more!