The Green Bay Packers are hosting a workshop May 28 aimed at providing information to state businesses about obtaining certifications required to apply to become a vendor for the NFL Draft which will be held in Green Bay in April 2025.
The workshop aims to assist them in leveraging their business, navigating the NFL portal and various opportunities through the NFL Supplier Diversity Program.
The in-person Green Bay workshop will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., May 28, in the Legends Club of the Lambeau Field Atrium. Additional workshops will be held at the Wisconsin Procurement Institute in Milwaukee, June 13, and The Black Business Hub in Madison, June 18.
The session will feature representatives from New North, Packers Mentor-Protégé Program, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and the Business Council to discuss the certifications and overarching process of applying to be a vendor at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. The program will include an overview on the opportunities for diverse and certified business, along with specifics on qualifications, application processes, benefits of certification and other associated requirements.
To be considered a diverse supplier, participants must meet the following criteria. The company must be owned by individuals who are 51% minority, woman, LGBTQ+, veteran or persons with disabilities. Along with this, the business must have an established office in Wisconsin prior to 2019. Finally, vendors must be the direct source of all goods/services they bid on, and their goods/service must match those required for the event.
The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay will require a wide array of vendors to be successful, sourcing from the following categories: audio/visual, contract labor, event production, heavy equipment, barricade, entertainment, florals, janitorial, catering, concessions, event services, general contractors and transportation. Secondary vendor needs include business administration services, legal services, management and advisory services, financial services, marketing, advertising and information technology services.
Those interested in attending the workshop should register here.
