Fresno State will host a first-ever “Purchasing Open House” to acquaint small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses with how they can do business with the university, on March 6.

The event will be from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Purchasing Office at 5150 N. Maple Ave, Joyal Administration Building, Room 161.

The university’s seven buyers will be on hand to meet vendors. Other staff will provide information on doing business with Fresno State and how to certify and qualify for bid incentives.

For more information, contact Brian Cotham, director of Procurement and Support Services at 559.278.2111.

Attendees should RSVP to ehenderson@csufresno.edu with their commodity service area. Free parking information and other details will be provided.