Small Business and Strategic Supplier Showcase

Small Business and Strategic Supplier Showcase The Purchasing Department strives to continue to build new and strong business relationships between UNM departments and local small businesses. The purpose of the Supplier Showcase (formally known as the "Vendor Fair") is to provide an opportunity for local small businesses to network with departments of the UNM Main and Branch campuses as well as the UNM Health Science Center with the intent of entering into new business partnerships. The Supplier Showcase also provides our Strategic Partners currently conducting business with UNM and UNMHSC the opportunity to reaffirm and reinforce their current business relationships. Other agencies are also present at the event that may have contracting opportunities available within their organizations. Since it's introduction in 2013, this annual networking event allows both suppliers and departments to establish advantageous business relationships with new and current suppliers. Visit our 2025 Supplier Showcase page for more information and to register for this year's event! 2024 Supplier Showcase Previous Next The Purchasing Department would like to give thanks to all participating suppliers and fair attendees that joined us for a successful and enjoyable 2024 Small Business and Strategic Supplier Showcase. Over 65 vendors and over 240 attendees took advantage of the occasion to build and expand their professional network. The continuation of the new Small Business Info Session allowed Small Business suppliers the opportunity to connect with government agencies and other organizations to learn how they can help expand their businesses. In addition to the great networking contacts made, a number of attendees won various door prizes graciously donated by the suppliers. Prizes included round trip flights from Southwest Airlines, power tools, office chairs, gift cards, goodie bags, and much more! Thank you again to all that contributed and participated in this year’s Supplier Showcase. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s event! 2023 Vendor Fair The Purchasing Department would like to give thanks to all participating vendors and fair attendees that joined us for a successful and enjoyable 2023 Small Business and Strategic Partner Vendor Fair this year. Over 60 vendors and over 300 attendees took advantage of the occasion to build and expand their professional network. The continuation of the new Small Business Info Session allowed Small Business vendors the opportunity to connect with government agencies and other organizations to learn how they can help expand their businesses. In addition to the great networking contacts made, a number of attendees won various door prizes graciously donated by the vendors. Prizes included Round Trip Southwest Airlines tickets, gift cards, Nambe pieces, Keurig coffee makers and much more! Thank you again to all that contributed and participated in this year’s Vendor Fair. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s event! Previous Next 2022 Vendor Fair Previous Next The Purchasing Department would like to give thanks to all participating vendors and fair attendees that joined us for a successful and enjoyable 2022 Small Business and Strategic Partner Vendor Fair this year. After a few interrupted years, it was great to reconnect in-person! Over 50 vendors and over 200 attendees took advantage of the occasion to build and expand their professional network. The introduction of the new Small Business Info Session allowed Small Business vendors the opportunity to connect with government agencies and other organizations to learn how they can help expand their businesses. In addition to the great networking contacts made, a number of attendees won various door prizes graciously donated by the vendors. Prizes included Hot Air Balloon ride, gift cards, goodie bags, Keurig coffee makers and much more! Thank you again to all that contributed and participated in this year’s Vendor Fair. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s event!