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UMBC Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Hosts First Vendor Expo

The Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing was proud to host UMBC’s first Vendor Expo, and it was a wonderful success!

This event showcased our current contracted vendors, State of Maryland preferred vendors, as well as a diverse range of Minority- and Small-Business partners. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect vendors with the UMBC community and highlight the wide variety of products and services available to support our campus.

We were excited to welcome approximately 100 UMBC faculty and staff who joined us for the day. Below are a few photos capturing the energy of the event.

For those unable to attend, we’ve attached is the full list of participating vendors, including contact information and details on the products and services they offer.

We look forward to continuing this type of vendor community engagement to strengthen partnerships, expand opportunities for diverse suppliers, and better serve the needs of the UMBC community.

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Posted: September 3, 2025, 9:36 AM

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Procurement Training Resources

Missed the training - see the infomration here!

Last month, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing held two identical trainings about foundational knowledge around procurement policies and procedures.  Whether you were able to attend or not, you can now access a copy of the presentation slides and view a recording of the online training.

Feel free to reach out to us at https://procurement.umbc.edu/contact-us/ should you have any questions and be sure to be on the lookout for future training opportunities.

Posted: September 3, 2025, 8:17 AM

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Vendor Expo Happening Now until Noon!

Stop by the Univeristy Center Ballroom

The UMBC Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing invites you to our Vendor Expo, which is happening now until noon in the University Center Ballroom!

This event is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with representatives from over 30 suppliers. You'll meet with a diverse group of partners, including small businesses (SBR), minority-owned businesses (MBE), preferred vendors, and punchout suppliers.

Attendees can network with businesses specializing in a wide range of fields, including food & beverage, event planning, branding and marketing, IT, consulting, construction, life coaching, AV, janitorial services, and educational organizations.

We encourage all faculty and staff to attend and explore the wide range of services and products available. Confirmed suppliers will also be providing giveaways and promotional items.

Posted: September 2, 2025, 9:06 AM

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