Fairview is committed to investing in the social and economic wellbeing of the communities we serve through everyday business practices.
As an anchor institution rooted in our communities and a large-scale purchaser of goods and services, our health system is committed to supporting diverse and local businesses. Through this process, we are creating socioeconomic impact by leveraging our supply chain to connect women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned, local, and sustainable vendors to contracting opportunities within Fairview.
“Our health system is dedicated to maintaining a supply chain that is inclusive and supportive of companies owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ people, and persons with disabilities.
Fairview believes that partnering with local diverse businesses is one way that we can help build community wealth and address social risk factors that contribute to poor health outcomes. This partnership allows us to support our communities while working toward making healthcare more equitable and accessible. ”
– James Hereford, Fairview President and CEO
Supplier Diversity Classifications
There are several classifications of diverse suppliers that are recognized by third-party organizations.
Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE): Businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, controlled, and managed by a person with a disability.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE): Small business that are at least 51% owned and operated by one or more individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Business Enterprises (LGBTBE®): Businesses must by at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by an LGBT person or persons who are either United States citizens or lawful permanent residents. The business must also exercise independence from any non-LGBT business enterprise.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE): An enterprise, regardless of size, located in the United States or its trust territories, which is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by minority group members. Minority group members are United States citizens who are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-Pacific American, and Asian-Indian American.
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB): A small business that is at least 51% unconditionally owned and operated by one or more veterans.
Women Business Enterprise (WBE): A women-owned business is at least 51 percent or more owned and operated by a woman (or women), who is a U.S. citizen.
Obtaining Supplier Diversity Certifications
While it is not a requirement for organizations to be certified, Fairview encourages diverse suppliers to obtain independent third-party certification. Certification is the process by which organizations verify that the business meets the criteria of ownership, control, and management to qualify as a minority, women, veteran, LGBTQIA2S+, and/or disabled individual-owned business.
Suggested certification agencies:
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If you are interested in participating in our Supplier Diversity Program, please complete this form.
When completing the form, you’ll be asked to provide basic business information and information about your product(s) or service(s). Once you have submitted a complete form, you will receive an email confirmation that we have received your submission.
Completing the form gives Fairview Health Services insight into your organization’s capabilities and experiences to determine if they align with our health system’s goals and objectives. Please note, completing the supplier form does not guarantee a contract, place you on a preferred vendor list, or obligate Fairview Health Services to solicit bids or proposals from your organization.