Diving In

Create department and staff positions dedicated to inclusive, local sourcing
Require that local and/or diverse vendors are considered in Request for Proposal (RFP) pool
Make inclusive, local sourcing an explicit goal...

Adjust payment periods and invoicing processes to accommodate small businesses
Incorporate local and diverse spending objectives into job descriptions and evaluations for supply chain
Communicate with community partners...

Do a basic assessment of where your institution is at, and identify the steps you need to take to implement an inclusive, local sourcing initiative