Supplier Diversity
University of Kentucky Supplier Diversity
University of Kentucky is committed to serve as an advocate for diverse businesses in their efforts to conduct business.
Diverse Business Enterprises consist of minority, women, disabled, veteran and disabled veteran owned business firms that are at least fifty-one percent owned and operated by an individual(s) of the aforementioned categories. Also included in this category are disabled business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled.
New! - As an additional resource for diverse suppliers, visit the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) website for information on upcoming events of interest. These include training, workshops, certification information, etc. Click here to access the Kentucky SBDC Training Events page.
University of Kentucky Strategic Plan 2021
Diversity and Inclusivity
UK Mission Statement
Strategic Vision Statement
Trusted Jurisdictions
We will accept certification from jurisdictions including but not limited to the following:
- Tri State Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC}
- United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAAC)
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB Zone)
- Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Service Disabled Veteran (SDV)