Anchor Resources:
Procurement Resources
Tools and Insights for Institutional Transformation
The Center for Community Wealth (CCW) provides comprehensive resources to help anchor institutions create lasting economic change in their communities. Our resource library combines academic research, practical implementation tools, and real-world case studies to support your anchor mission journey.
“Inclusive, Local Sourcing: Purchasing for People and Place”
Healthcare Anchor Network
Vendor Request Form
Can’t find a business on ShopBIPOC that meets your needs? Submit requests for specific vendor needs to our Small Business team.
“Culture, Collaboration and Capital: Leveraging Procurement for Economic Equity”
By Griffin & Strong P.C. | A special project of Living Cities
Urban Institute Report (May 2024): "Removing Barriers to Participation in Local and State Government Procurement"
By Brett Theodos, Sophie McManus, Tomi Rajninger | Urban Institute | May 1, 2024
Update: AHEC’s On-Call Skilled Trades List
Anchors Aweigh, July 2022
New Offering for CCWB’s Small Business Partners: Hands on BidNet Workshop
Anchors Aweigh, July 2022
Local Businesses Help With Grand Opening of the Vida Building on the New CSU Spur Campus
Anchors Aweigh, March 2022
ShopBIPOC Directory
A free, searchable platform featuring 600+ Colorado-based, BIPOC-owned businesses.
Metropolitan State University of Denver Leads the Way in Gathering Additional Data About its Vendors
Anchors Aweigh, July 2022
Holiday Market at St. Joe’s Benefits Local Vendors and Our Community
Anchors Aweigh, January 2023
Eat.Local.Food Features 10 Local Caterers at CSU Spur
Anchors Aweigh, January 2023
Grand Opening of CSU Spur’s Terra Building
Anchors Aweigh, July 2022
Drexel University Guides
From Drexel University
Diversifying Vendors: Auraria Higher Education Center’s On-Call Skilled Trades List
Anchors Aweigh, March 2022
Curated Caterer List
A vetted list of professional caterers who have completed CCW's Feeding Anchors training program.
"The Procurement Economy as a Path to Equity"
By Jorge Jimenez, Aspen Institute
"Improving the Economic Health of a Community Through Supply Chain Purchasing Power"
By Bich Ha Pham and David Zuckerman, Healthcare Anchor Network