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Breaking Through the “Procuriarchy”: How Universities and Small Local Businesses Are Opening Doors 

Breaking Through the “Procuriarchy”: How Universities and Small Local Businesses Are Opening Doors 

by liu.anr | Aug 5, 2025 | Blogs

“In one word—perseverance!” says Jen Faigel, CEO of CommonWealth Kitchen, when asked about the key to working with universities. Her company’s journey to get locally-sourced pizza sauce into one university’s dining halls illustrates both the...
Powering Small Business Growth Through Mentor-Protégé Programs

Powering Small Business Growth Through Mentor-Protégé Programs

by liu.anr | May 17, 2025 | Posts

In today’s competitive marketplace, small local businesses often struggle to navigate complex procurement processes at large institutions. Mentor-protégé programs have emerged as a powerful solution, creating structured pathways for these companies to build...

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