We encourage your department or unit to consider working with local vendors for your catering, events and office related needs. We have created this page to make it easier for you.
We stand by President Tripathi’s remarks in his Executive Commitment to Supplier Diversity: “The University at Buffalo is committed to increasing opportunities for and developing relationships with a diverse business population by fostering the growth and sustainability of small business and business enterprises owned by minorities, women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.”
The selection of a local vendor outside of UB is a straightforward and painless process. The benefits of such partnerships are crucial as we seek to build community trust.
All the vendors in this page are minority (identified as Black, Hispanic and Native American) and women-owned businesses.
The process is simple:
The Vendor Food Permit is very easy to obtain.
We are here to help! Contact smbs-inclusion@buffalo.edu