Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 60.36
Liaison Shane Stennes
Submission Date Aug. 2, 2011
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.0

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Tier2-2: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Bridget Rathsack
Student Sustainability Assistant
Facilities Management Sustainability Department
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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

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A brief description of the program:
The University of Minnesota's Regent's Policy regarding Targeted Business, Urban Community Economic Development, and Small Business Programs states: "Subd. 2. Public Service Mission. Consistent with the University’s outreach and public service mission, it is appropriate that the University foster economic growth in the urban communities of which it is a part. Reduction of poverty and unemployment in the urban community is of vital interest to the University. The University shall take advantage of opportunities presented by its construction projects and its contracts for goods and services to promote the training and employment of urban community residents in skilled trades and professions."

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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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