Cooperatively Speaking E&I Cooperative Services

E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors
Guest: Thomas Licker, CEICR, CBRM, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Business Practice at First Onsite

The opioid crisis has far reaching implications on our country's campuses. In this episode, David and our guest Tom Licker, Certified Environmental Infection Control Remediator and Certified BioRecovery Master, discuss the risks of fentanyl on campus and how important it is to be educated on how to remediate these spaces.

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Cleaning & Restoration Magazine: Lethal DoseFirst Onsite: education restoration servicesFirst Onsite: decontamination servicesFirst Onsite: specialty cleaning servicesE&I First Onsite contract for remediation, restoration, and reconstruction servicesCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Our E&I Hosts
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors Saul Alvarado, Vice President, Business Partnerships Manager Joe Castelluccio, Director, Business Development Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Hosts: Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity and David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors
Guest: Reggie Williams, CEO of Procurement Resources, Inc.

Tune into the second part of Titus and David's conversation with Reggie Williams, CEO of Procurement Resources and the individual who coined the phrase supplier diversity. Here, we cover what supplier diversity really means, best practices for growing your program with real-life examples, and why it's critical to include diverse suppliers in your purchasing processes.

Relevant Links:
Procurement Resources, Inc. websiteJUST Capital: an independent nonprofit dedicated to building an economy that works for all Americans by measuring and improving corporate stakeholder performance at America's largest companiesNASDAQ Board Diversity Rule: what companies should knowNASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center: to improve inclusion, access, and knowledge in entrepreneurship Herndon Directors Institute: prepares minorities and women for participation on a broad range of governing boardsWatch Video: What is implicit bias? 2 experts on how to spot it.E&I's commitment to Supplier DiversityCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Our E&I Hosts
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors Saul Alvarado, Vice President, Business Partnerships Manager Joe Castelluccio, Director, Business Development Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Hosts: Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity and David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors
Guest: Reggie Williams, CEO of Procurement Resources, Inc.

"The tent is getting larger, and the tent doesn't have a door that is closed to anyone. The more we are all aligned in this process called stakeholder capitalism, the greater the benefits to all of us. I don't want to exclude anyone."

Titus and David are joined by special guest Reggie Williams, CEO of Procurement Resources and the leader who coined the phrase supplier diversity. In this episode, we discuss the history of supplier diversity, including stakeholder capitalism, investing back into your community, the numbers behind why this is important, and what it truly means to have a real supplier diversity program.

Relevant Links:
Procurement Resources, Inc. websiteJUST Capital: an independent nonprofit dedicated to building an economy that works for all Americans by measuring and improving corporate stakeholder performance at America's largest companiesNASDAQ Board Diversity Rule: what companies should knowNASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center: to improve inclusion, access, and knowledge in entrepreneurship Herndon Directors Institute: prepares minorities and women for participation on a broad range of governing boardsWatch Video: What is implicit bias? 2 experts on how to spot it.E&I's commitment to Supplier DiversityCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Our E&I Hosts
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors Saul Alvarado, Vice President, Business Partnerships Manager Joe Castelluccio, Director, Business Development Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors
Guest: Tammy Rimes, MPA, Executive Director of NCPP

Join David for Part 2 of this two-part episode featuring Tammy Rimes, Executive Director of National Cooperative Procurement Partners. In this episode, we discuss what to look for when choosing a cooperative to partner with, trends and best practices, and ultimately how to make the most out of cooperative purchasing for your organization.

Relevant Links:
Download | Make the Choice: Bid or Cooperative Contract?Download | Roadmap to a Cooperative Procurement StrategyNational Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) WebsiteCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Our E&I Hosts
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors Saul Alvarado, Vice President, Business Partnerships Manager Joe Castelluccio, Director, Business Development Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors
Guest: Tammy Rimes, MPA, Executive Director of NCPP

"Cooperative purchasing is not just for procurement, so if you're listening to this and you're from facilities maintenance or public works or student services or you're part of the faculty, and you do any kind of purchasing, then you need to learn about cooperative purchasing because it truly is a tool that you need to take advantage of."

Join David for Part 1 of this two-part episode featuring  special guest Tammy Rimes, Executive Director of National Cooperative Procurement Partners. In this episode, we discuss what exactly is a purchasing cooperative and how cooperative contracts benefit procurement -- and any buyers on your campus.

Relevant Links:
Download | Make the Choice: Bid or Cooperative Contract?Download | Roadmap to a Cooperative Procurement StrategyNational Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) WebsiteCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Our E&I Hosts
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors Saul Alvarado, Vice President, Business Partnerships Manager Joe Castelluccio, Director, Business Development Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Hosts: David Manz, Category Business Manager, Construction, Energy & Facilities and Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity

How does supplier diversity impact a community -- and specifically schools and universities -- both socially and financially? David and Titus (making his debut!) deep dive into the definition of supplier diversity and what it means as a "holistic value creation" for educational institutions and the communities in which they operate.

Helpful Resources:
E&I's ongoing commitment to supplier diversityCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Our E&I Hosts
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors Saul Alvarado, Vice President, Business Partnerships Manager Joe Castelluccio, Director, Business Development Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.