Businesses seeking to connect and work collaboratively with social enterprises are invited to attend a free Social Procurement Christmas Party on Thursday December 5 at the All Seasons Resort Hotel in Bendigo.
Following the success of the Social Procurement Supplier Expo in July, this free festive event is hosted by the City of Greater Bendigo, Workforce Australia Local Jobs Bendigo, and Bounce Global.
Exhibitors include SisterWorks, Peppergreen Farm, Madcow Community Enterprises, Bendigo Foodshare, CVGT Employment, Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services, GAME Traffic and Contracting, Geared4Careers, Virtual Contact Centre, Own Words, Social Traders, Jobsbank, Be.Bendigo, Green2View and Bounce Global.
This is an exciting opportunity to build relationships between businesses and social enterprises while exploring the benefits of socially responsible procurement.
Social procurement goes beyond traditional buying and selling, creating meaningful social and economic outcomes. By fostering partnerships with ethically and sustainably minded suppliers, businesses can make a positive impact in the community, access new markets and opportunities and gain a competitive edge that promotes your unique business values.
At the free Social Procurement Christmas Party, businesses can: