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Background

The Supplier Development Program aims to connect smaller businesses with contract opportunities from large organizations in the Southwest Indiana tri-state region. The program is open to any supplier or large organization with a physical presence in the Southwest Indiana region.

Participation in the Supplier Development Program is no cost and made possible through a collaboration of the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), and other local partnerships. This program does not guarantee contract awards.

Lead Organizations

Large organizations actively leading engagement in the Supplier Development Program include:

Program Management

Hosted by the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) manages the Supplier Development Program, overseeing development and operations.

The program is funded by contributions from E-REP partners that include corporations, community organizations and other entities. See www.evansvilleregion.com/about or isbdc.org/locations/southwest-indiana-sbdc for more information.