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Coming this August - Preferred Vendor and Business & Finance Expo

July 25, 2025

We’re excited to announce the return of the Preferred Vendor and Business & Finance Expo, taking place on Tuesday, August 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Norris University Center (2nd Floor) and Pancoe Pavilion. 

This event offers the Northwestern community a valuable opportunity to connect directly with Preferred Vendors and explore how their products and services can support your department’s needs. By working with these vendors, you can benefit from: 

  • Cost-saving opportunities 
  • Increased operational efficiency 
  • Streamlined ordering processes 
  • High-quality products and services 
  • Reliable delivery capabilities 

Meet with Business & Finance Teams 

Staff from Procurement and Payment Services (PPS), Financial Operations, and Budget and Planning will be available throughout the event to answer your questions and provide guidance. 

Attend Informative Presentations 

Concurrent sessions will be held throughout the day, offering insights into key financial and administrative topics. Drop in to learn more about: 

  • Fiscal Year-End Q&A 
  • Fundriver Reporting 
  • Gifts and Endowments 101 
  • Journal Processing and Financial Structure 
  • New Fundriver Department Module 
  • Procurement and Payment Services Updates
  • Corporate Card Program 
  • Northwestern’s Financial Statements 

 Vendor-Led Sessions Include: 

  • A demo of the new Key Travel booking tool 
  • How to process carts in NUFinancials for items purchased through Fisher stockrooms 
  • Transition of Apple Products to CDWG

Additional Highlights: 

  • Faculty and staff will also have the opportunity to get a professional headshot taken during the event. 

A full schedule of sessions and additional event details can be found on the Preferred Vendor Expo web page. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

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