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The Connection Hub's Small Business Expo on July 3 will foster local vendor engagement and economic growth. Procurement professionals can discover potential partnerships with SMEs, enhancing supplier diversity and local sourcing efforts.
Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed bipartisan legislation to initiate Virginia's first Farm & Forest Prosperity Plan. This plan emphasizes procurement opportunities in agriculture and forestry, particularly through local food sourcing for schools and expanded funding programs.
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has unveiled a micropurchasing model, enabling schools to buy from local farms. This initiative not only promotes local agriculture and sustainability but also presents new procurement opportunities for small vendors, with each school able to spend up to $5,000 annually.
The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) is seeking GH¢770 million to procure excess grains from local farmers. This initiative not only seeks to enhance food security but also aims to support domestic agriculture by ensuring a stable market for producers involved in the Free Senior High School Programme.