| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64.54 |
| Liaison | Shane Stennes |
| Submission Date | Oct. 25, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Shane
Stennes Director of Sustainability University 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
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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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