University purchasing card buyers are encouraged to visit the University of Missouri System’s Minority Business Development Program online to view its eDirectory of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) at supplier.umsystem.edu/eDirectory/.
The Minority Business Development Program creates opportunities for M/WBEs by allowing them to compete for the university’s products and services. All departments are encouraged to use the eDirectory of more than 2,600 certified enterprises as a guide for selecting minority and women-owned business enterprises. For more information, please contact the director of the program, Jacqueline Hall Kelly, Ph.D., at kellyjh@umsystem.edu or 573- 882-2707.