NEWS & INSIGHTS

The updates, unveiled during the company's July 2026 Product Update webinar, represent the latest phase of Aventi's ongoing investment in technology to support businesses seeking sustainable contract growth.

More than 100 local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community partners gathered for the Columbus City Schools (CCS) Summer Vendor Outreach Event to learn how to do business with one of Central Ohio's largest school districts.

Aventi's 2026 Supplier Insights Meeting brought together procurement professionals, supplier development leaders, and ecosystem partners to examine the current state of supplier readiness and identify opportunities to strengthen participation in government and corporate contracting.

Supplier diversity remains an active but evolving component of public- and private-sector procurement. While political, legal, and cultural shifts have altered how these programs are discussed and implemented, supplier diversity has not disappeared. Instead, it is being restructured, reframed, and more tightly aligned with business performance, risk management, and compliance considerations.