Core members are government agencies, academic institutions, or 501c3 non-profit organizations in DE, MD, PA or NJ that have a clearly defined centralized purchasing function, department or division, over 500 employees, and an economic development commitment to small business development and supplier diversity.

• Federal, State and Foundation grant information

• Cooperative Purchasing Research, Analysis and Education

• Cost Control/Saving Projects Support

• Spend Analysis

• Research

• Small Business Outreach & Matchmaking Event Support

• Technology Tools

• Sourcing Education Programs for Employees

• Minority/Woman Business Enterprise Verification

• Grants to Associate Members

• Submit grant applications on time and within budget

• Better risk allocation across your supply chain

• Identify where potential cost cutting opportunities exist

• Greater visibility of diverse subcontracting opportunities

• Greater opportunities for innovation

• Better-defined requirements

• Improved ability to identify risks or bottlenecks in contract delivery

• Better quality solutions offered by suppliers

• Quantify the ROI of improvement initiatives

• Analyze year over year performance trends