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Building Local Partnerships at UC Merced. Presented by: Cindi Deegan, C.P.M. Director of Purchasing UC Merced. CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference 2011. Why is this important to UC Merced and What does it have to do with sustainability?. Where UC Merced started …. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Presented by:
Cindi Deegan, C.P.M. Director of Purchasing UC Merced
Building Local Partnerships
at UC Merced
CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference 2011
Why is this important to UC Merced
and
What does it have to do with sustainability?
Where UC Merced started …
Opportunities
Campus Vision and Goals aligned with
Community Vision and Goals
Local Resources
Campus Growth & Long Range Development Plans
Collaborative Community Culture
Initiated Local Business Partnership Event
Defined Purpose of Event
Invited Local Agency/Institution Procurement
Offices to Participate
Contacted Chamber of Commerce for
Sponsorship
Secured Venue
Commenced Event Planning…
BUILDING LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Planning and Logistics Event Focus and Name Roles/Responsibilities Event Date & Time Planning Meeting Schedule
Local Key Vendor Participation Agenda Invitations to Dignitaries Advertising Signage Facility Requirements (A/V, tables seating, etc.) Food & Beverage Registration Door Prizes Thank You Letters Evaluation Surveys
Invited Local Agency/Institution Procurement Offices to ParticipateContacted Chamber of Commerce for SponsorshipSecured Venue Commenced Event Planning…
Program Agenda
Registration Breakfast Welcome & Introduction of Dignitaries Presentation Panel Q & A Breakout Sessions Networking (Agency Booths Open) Door Prize Drawing
Future Plans
Positive Outcomes
Increase in local/small business contracts and contacts
Networking of procurement officials within the community
Education and collaboration between businesses and agencies
Improved economic landscape
Economic Impact Statistics(as of March 2011)
San Joaquin Valley goods and services purchased $ 118,227,994Other State of California goods and services purchased 146,179.580All other 175,447,912
TOTAL $ 439,855,486
(excludes construction spend)
37% of total spend for goods and services in San Joaquin Valley 38% of Valley spend is in City of Merced 46% of spend for last F/Y is with small businesses
How this supports Sustainability
Reduces Environmental Impacts Packaging, location, fuel consumption
Promotes Social Responsibility Economic impacts, diversity, community, ethics
Influences Local Mindset
Partner for sustainability to maximize resources
Understand our value to suppliers and their value to us
Provide venues for education and networking
Focus on the collective goals of the partnership
Develop the right relationships and you can be on the cutting edge of sustainability
Keys to Success