Green Bay Reporter

Wisconsin businesses are reminded to apply to the 2025 NFL Draft Source procurement program, with the Sept. 15 application deadline approaching.

The Green Bay Packers and NFL are seeking a wide variety of diverse and local businesses throughout Wisconsin to be a part of this event. The 2025 NFL Draft Source procurement program provides accepted Wisconsin businesses with an opportunity to increase their exposure to Draft subcontracting opportunities including but not limited to: audio/visual, contract labor, event production, heavy equipment, barricade, entertainment, florals, janitorial, catering, concessions, event services, general contractors and transportation. Professional service needs include: business administration, legal, management and advisory, financial, marketing and advertising, and information technology.

Businesses who apply and are accepted into the program will be profiled in an online Member Directory which NFL contractors and partners can leverage to identify local suppliers to fulfill their subcontracting needs. Accepted businesses will also participate in networking and capacity-building activities. Local businesses throughout Wisconsin are encouraged to apply.

Becoming a member of the program is a competitive process; acceptance does not guarantee contracts or RFP invitations. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from NFL event production companies are expected to be issued in the fall.

To be considered for membership, businesses should meet the following criteria:

- Be headquartered in the state of Wisconsin

- Have been in operation since April 2022

- Be 51% owned and operated by a minority, woman, person with disabilities, LGBTQ+ or veteran individual(s) (each as defined by federal supplier diversity guidelines) and certified by at least one of the NFL-approved certifying agencies

- Be in good standing and eligible to do business within the State of Wisconsin

- Be the direct source of the goods and services offered

- Provide a product or service requested by the Green Bay Draft Source Program

To learn more about program eligibility requirements and to apply for the program, interested businesses can visit http://www.2025nfldraftsuppliers.com.

ABOUT 2025 NFL DRAFT SOURCE: 2025 NFL Draft Source is an NFL event-focused local procurement program led in collaboration with the Green Bay Packers. The program was implemented to promote equitable and inclusive procurement practices through networking and capacity-building activities as well as competitive bidding opportunities with NFL vendors for local and diverse experienced event-ready suppliers leading up to during and after the 2025 NFL Draft. It is the commitment of NFL Source "to help shape forward action required" to build and maintain strong community relationships "and foster economic growth in NFL event markets." Learn more about NFL Source at source.nfl.com.

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