Structured Supplier Network

Connecting Business.
Fueling Impact.

TBN connects LSU-affiliated buyers and supporters with participating suppliers. Buyers purchase what they already need. Participating suppliers pay TBN a network development fee on those purchases, and TBN directs the resulting funds toward NIL, TAF-related support, and other university-related initiatives.

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What We Do

A simple way to turn everyday purchases into impact.

TBN organizes participating suppliers by category and helps make warm introductions when there is a relevant buyer need and supplier fit. Buyers work directly with suppliers. Participating suppliers fund the model, and TBN allocates support toward NIL, TAF-related support, and other applicable university-related initiatives.

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TBN Core Functions
Supplier Network — Participating suppliers are organized by category so buyers can easily identify options that fit their needs.
Warm Introductions — TBN helps make warm introductions between buyers and suppliers when there is a relevant need and fit.
Network-Funded Support — Suppliers pay TBN a development fee on network purchases. TBN allocates the resulting funds toward NIL, TAF-related support, and other university-related initiatives.
The TBN Model

How it works

01
Build the Network

TBN reviews and organizes participating suppliers by category.

02
Make Warm Introductions

TBN helps connect buyers and suppliers when there is a relevant need and fit.

03
Track Network Impact

TBN tracks purchase activity through the network and allocates supplier-funded support toward university-related initiatives.

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In the Network

Real businesses. Real categories.

A sample of participating suppliers across the TBN network. The full directory is available to LSU-affiliated buyers and supporters.

Parish Construction
Construction & Infrastructure

Commercial roofing, fire, water, and mold remediation services across Louisiana.

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Smartcomm
Communication Infrastructure

Structured cabling, fiber optics, video surveillance, and access control installation.

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Bacon & Fig Events
Catering & Hospitality

Full-service catering and event production based in Baton Rouge.

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StreamPay
Payroll & Disbursement

Payroll processing and disbursement solutions for businesses and organizations.

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Resources

Program documents

Capabilities Statement

TBN network scope, structure, and program approach.

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Approved Supplier List

Current supplier list organized by category.

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Get Started

The network is open. Start onboarding today.

Suppliers can begin the onboarding process. Buyers and supporters can explore the supplier directory or contact TBN to discuss a need.

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