Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 36.89
Liaison Kevin Crosby
Submission Date Feb. 15, 2012
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STARS v1.1

Taylor University
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Kevin Crosby
Coordinator of Stewardship & Sustainability
Facilities Services
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Does the institution give preference to local products and businesses in its purchasing decisions? Local food purchases, which are covered in OP Credit 6: Food Purchasing, are not included in this credit.:
Yes

A brief description of the program:

When feasible and within the university purchasing policy, Taylor gives preference to local businesses. This applies to both goods and services. Taylor also works to stimulate the local economy by encouraging the Taylor community and visitors to patronize local businesses.


The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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