Waterloo Region Social Purchasing Portal
 

Overview:

How We Work

The Waterloo Region Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) is an online hub for socially-conscious businesses and organizations which collaborate for the purpose of business growth and employment generation, which results in a healthier and wealthier community. They increase their profile as a community-focused and socially responsible organization at no added cost by signing on to the Portal as Purchasers, Suppliers and Employment Service Providers.

It's as easy as 1-2-3.

1.  Purchasers give priority to Portal Suppliers and are able to connect with them through the Portal. Every transaction has social value that helps build the community.

2.  Suppliers have the opportunity to increase their revenue and reach new markets, but the greatest bonus is to the community! Suppliers agree to look first at the job-ready candidates provided by partner Employment Service Providers for the Portal when they have employment opportunities.

3.  As businesses grow, job opportunities are created. Through collaboration, Partners help people bridge the gap to a new and fulfilling life. 

Enhance your company’s profile by engaging in corporate social responsibility in your daily business transactions without added costs. You cannot make a better business decision! 

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Benefits:

It just makes sense!  This is a business model that will make our economy stronger while building a healthier society! 

Business:

Checkmark    Reach new customers with their services and products
Checkmark    Enjoy free and effective advertisement
Checkmark    Receive qualified and job-ready candidates
Checkmark    Grow their business and Increase their revenue
Checkmark    Create jobs
Checkmark    Give employment to those who need them
Checkmark    Enjoy competitive prices
Checkmark    Access quality products and services
Checkmark    Enhanced company profile
Checkmark    Gain influence as socially responsible organization in the community
Checkmark    Contribute to the improvement and transformation of the community


People:

Checkmark     Receive life-changing opportunity
Checkmark     Given employment opportunity
Checkmark     Liberated and have self-worth restored
Checkmark     Gain purchasing power
Checkmark     Contribute to business growth
Checkmark     Able to contribute to community development

Economy:

Checkmark     Enjoy economic development through business growth
Checkmark     Experience a Stronger Economy
Checkmark     Healthier and Wealthier community
Checkmark     Notable as the Region where to live and do business

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Your Role:

Be part of the solution! Here is an opportunity that enables you to make a real difference in your community without added cost. What is required is modest changes in business decisions, and where you spend your money. Sign up as a Supplier and/or a Purchaser, and begin to enjoy the tremendous benefits and opportunities for business growth and influence in your community.

Click here for the Sign Up Forms. You cannot make a better business decision!

For more information and enquiries contact the   at 519-883-2353 extension 5983.


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Looking for work?

The Employment Service Providers are the main link between jobs that come through the Portal and individuals in the community. Interested individuals who face employment barriers should contact any of the Employment Service Providers. The Service Providers will work with individuals to make them ready to take advantage of available jobs from the Portal. Click on Service Providers to see the list with their contact information.

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