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Small Business Development (SBD) works to ensure purchasing decision makers at UAB provide opportunities to small, local businesses as suppliers of goods and services. Our department supports UAB’s strategic plan by helping to ensure we are good stewards of our resources and support the economic development in the City of Birmingham.

We partner with the Planning Design & Construction (PD&C) team to increase small, local business participation in the procurement and construction process. We also support PD&C's Small Public Works projects, by sharing and promoting opportunities for small, local businesses. 

 

 

FAQ

  • What is Small Business Development (SBD)?

    Our department focuses on connecting those who make purchases at UAB with resources to help them understand the importance of economic inclusion and access to opportunities for small, local businesses. Often small, local businesses are capable of providing similar services and rates as larger corporations.

  • How can I get involved in creating better opportunities for small, local businesses at UAB?

    Thank you for visiting our page to learn more about making diverse purchasing decisions! We would love the opportunity to give a presentation to your team. Please review the following information, and reach out to Tamika Logan-Reynolds at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    1. Identify opportunities within your department.
    2. Increase your department dollar spend with small, local businesses on goods & services that are not under a contract with UAB.
    3. Have someone in your department responsible for pushing the diverse spend.
    4. Attend regular training, educational, and tradeshow events sponsored by SBD.
    5. Be recognized as a leader in your department as an advocate for Small Business Development.
    6. Commit to improving your dollar spend in two or more areas.
    7. Motivate your peers.
  • How do I become a UAB Vendor?

    All UAB vendors are required to register through UAB iSupplier, an online vendor portal that enables suppliers the ability to maintain purchasing and accounts receivable address(es) and contact information as well as retrieve UAB purchase orders.

    Learn about the UAB iSupplier process.

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