NSW Government | Introduction to Social Traders | Thursday 12 September 2024
Event description
The world has changed. So has business.
Social enterprises are an innovative type of business that exist to create a fairer and more sustainable world. When you make the switch to social enterprise suppliers, you’ll get the same quality goods and services while meeting your social and sustainable procurement objectives.
Social enterprises are present in every industry and NSW Government buyers are encouraged to buy from them.
This session will provide an introduction to social enterprises, social enterprise procurement and Social Traders. All NSW Government staff are invited to attend and we encourage you to bring along your peers and kick start your social enterprise procurement journey.
What to expect
- What is a social enterprise
- What is social enterprise procurement
- How procurement from social enterprises supports economic and social change for marginalised communities and people in NSW
- Hear from a NSW-based social enterprise
- Find out how to access the Social Traders Portal
- An overview of the NSW Government Agreement with Social Traders
Who should attend
- NSW Government staff interested in learning about social enterprises and social procurement
- Individuals eager to become champions of 'business for good'
- Those who want to understand how their procurement spend can create a positive impact
Registrations will close at 5pm the day prior
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