Local Economy Dashboard

For in-depth information about the Local Economy Working Group and its impact, please visit the UVA Supplier Diversity homepage.

Problem:

UVA is not sufficiently engaging with local businesses, particularly SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) businesses, resulting in missed opportunities for local economic growth and insufficient equitable access to university procurement opportunities in the local economy.

The local economy is defined as:

Tier 1: Blue Ridge Health District

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/

Tier 2: State of Virginia