Supplier diversity- Tracking your dollar’s impact on economic development
- New localized product offerings for students and patients
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Are you an anchor institution looking to reinvest their purchasing dollar into small business? We’re here to work with your in-house procurement team and foodservice providers.
Supplier diversityTracking your dollar’s impact on economic developmentNew localized product offerings for students and patients
Our Curators source emerging food and beverage businesses from start-up (<$250K) to growth stage ($1M<). we average 20 new businesses month-over-month from consumer packaged goods, to caterers and dessert-providers, to local beer/wine/spirits.
We make it as easy as possible for you to find the right vendors for your new business opportunities. Using our Request for Proposal (RFP) functionality, upload a simple 1-pager about your procurement needs and budget — we will do the rest! Our team is on hand to deliver the best options for your target audience.
After you connect with a small business via direct message or through a proposal, we do an impact assessment to see how your new business opportunity has effected their growth. These results are then shared with you to report back to your internal or external stakeholders.
$64.99/month
Access to extensive local and regional food & beverage small business databaseBrowse vendors by product details, growth stage, certifications & moreUpload RFPs & receive proposals in response to your procurement needsDirect messaging with local VendorsBi-weekly f&b industry tips on marketing, bizdev and sourcing trendsBi-annual local & regional trend reports Track success stories to share with your team and stakeholdersPlans starting at $249/month
All of the perks of the Connect planQuarterly check-ins with Cureate Connect team to discuss procurement goalsProactive procurement: our team will proactively search for your needsAssistance with preparation and management of your RFPsMarketing and merchandising support to help tell the story of your local Vendor to your constituentsCureate as your prime supplier. We work with your sourced vendors to issue (1) invoice per monthTeams of more than 10? We have enterprise accounts with a reduced fee per userInspiration and market insight delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter, The Tidbit, to stay in the loop and on top of your game.