We are pleased to invite you, on behalf of Christopher Newport University’s Office of Procurement Services, to join us for this year’s Supplier Engagement Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is free to attend.

We are grateful for your continued support and excited to share that participation in this event has steadily increased year after year. In previous years, we’ve welcomed over 300 attendees, including CNU’s internal purchasers, representatives from state and local agencies, businesses, small business support organizations, and more. The fair offers a unique opportunity to connect with vendors, network with peers, and explore valuable resources.

Featured Speaker:
From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., join us for a special presentation:
"Leveraging AI for Business Growth"
Presented by Dr. William Donaldson, Director of Christopher Newport University's Small Business Institute and Director of the Biotechnology and Management Program at the Joseph W. Luter III School of Business.

This session has been approved by the Virginia Institute of Procurement (VIP) for one (1) contact hour of recertification credit in Contract Management.

To attend the Supplier Engagement Fair, please visit: https://cnu.edu/procurement/

If you are interested in exhibiting and hosting a table, be sure to register by November 6, 2025 at the link above. Tables are free, but space is limited and fills quickly—early registration is encouraged! Link: https://cnu.edu/procurement/

We are also excited to offer Sponsorship Opportunities. Your support makes a meaningful impact on our campus community and our supplier partnerships. For more information on how to become a sponsor, please contact us at supplierengagement@cnu.edu;