Read on to learn about some great targeted PPE vendors.
U MARKET SERVICES
In the market for PPE? Why not purchase from a Targeted Supplier?
WHAT ARE TARGETED SUPPLIERS?
Targeted Suppliers are businesses owned and operated by people of color, Indigenous people, women, and people with disabilities. The University of Minnesota makes a concerted effort to have these suppliers' products and services available for purchase both on and off U Market.
WHY PURCHASE FROM TARGETED SUPPLIERS?
Targeted Suppliers offer competitively priced products and with your purchase, you leverage the buying power of the U of M to support underrepresented business owners. In selecting Targeted Suppliers, your departmental purchases have a real impact that contributes to the economic growth, development, and prosperity of the communities in which we live and work.
HOW DO I FIND TARGETED SUPPLIERS?
Finding Targeted Suppliers' products on U Market is easy! Just scroll to the bottom of the U Market home screen and look for the businesses listed under "Targeted & Small Business Suppliers."
TARGETED SUPPLIER PPE ON U MARKET
16oz HAND SANITIZER
Product #: CX30197
Price: $7.91
Supplier - Lake Harriet Supplies: Lake Harriet Supplies was founded in Minneapolis in the wake of the COVID pandemic. As the only Black-owned, woman-led PPE company in the region, Lake Harriet Supplies is committed to providing affordable, effective PPE to companies, schools and government organizations.
DISPOSABLE 3-PLY FACE MASKS / BOX OF 50
Product #: CX40541
Price: $8.17
Supplier - Creative Resources Creative Resources is a Minneapolis-based, woman-owned, green-certified business founded in 1995. As their name suggests, they offer any number of products and services from in-store merchandising and displays to e-commerce and direct mail campaigns.
UMN BRANDED, REUSABLE MASKS
Twin Cities Mask* / Product #: CX40605
Crookston Mask / Product #: CX40607
Duluth Mask / Product #: CX40608
Morris Mask / Product #: CX40609
Rochester Mask / Product #: CX40606
*NOTE: Two "UMN Branded Twin Cities Face Masks" are available at no cost for all U of M Employees. Visit our PPE page for ordering information.
Supplier - One 2 One Marketing
Since 1995, One 2 One Marketing has offered a variety of promotional products to meet their clients’ needs. From giveaways to branded uniforms this woman-owned, small business provides a custom tailored approach to help businesses reach their goals. Plus, they're based right here in the Twin Cities!
