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Are you a Camden-based business that want to do business with companies like American Water , Holtec, the 76ers, Michaels Development or Subaru?

How about institutions like Rutgers University, Rowan University, Cooper Hospital and Virtua Hospital?

Buy Camden 1st & Camden Verified is here to help!

The Buy Camden 1st Initiative (BC1st) is a joint effort of the City of Camden (the City) and the Latin American Economic Development Association, Inc. (LAEDA), to leverage the economic potential of anchor corporations, institutions and governmental procurement opportunities.

The BuyCamden1st.com Business Directory – This searchable database makes it easy to find businesses in Camden City that can fill their needs!  Visit BuyCamden1st.com to get  your  business listed.

Camden Verified

The Camden Verified Process – Becoming a Camden Verified Business is simple, easy and sets you apart from the rest.   The Camden Verified Badge tells customers your business has been vetted and is ready to perform. To get your Camden Verified Badge start with our short application!

Below are the steps to becoming Camden Verified!

Becoming Camden Verified is Simple and Easy

  • Complete the Camden Verified Application Form

    Tells about you, your business and the products or services you sell.

  • Discuss Your Application with our Camden Verified Coordinator

    Go over the program.  Review Application. Learn About Next Steps.

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  • Submit Supporting Documents

    Submit documents to support your responses in your application.

  • Submit Your Performance References

    Introduce us to clients who have had a great experience doing business with you

Camden Verified Clients Qualify for Business Building Services

Entering the procurement arena is not a destination but a journey!  As a Camden Verified client, you have full access to LAEDA complete line up of business education programs to build your business.

You have access to unique workshops designed to to help you build your ability to take on bigger and more lucrative procurement opportunities.  Below are just a few of the workshop titles we host. Consult our events page for the next time they are offered.

  •  Getting Started in Procurement
    • Unit 1 – Are You Ready to Be a Contractor/Supplier?
    • Unit 2 – Getting Ready for Procurement
    • Unit 3 – Leveraging Your Uniqueness for a Competitive Edge – Cert. & more!
    • Unit 4 – Delivering on Procurement Contracting – Make a Promise Keep a Promise
    • Unit 5 – Jumping into Procurement Contracting – Ready, Set, Wait!

As a Camden Verified client, you will be the first to know about new opportunities that match your products or services.  The Camden Verified Coordinator fields calls from buyers looking to make purchases and reviews our listing of Camden Verified to make a match.

Navigating the various portals, forms and documents you’ll need to prepare and submit for your opportunities can be confusing.  The entire LAEDA team, coordinated by the Camden Verified coordinator is here to help you make heads or tales of all aspects of the procurement process.  If we don’t know, we’ll find someone who does!