(IBM: New York) -- Small businesses, which are catalysts for the U.S. economy, have been given access to the supply chains of 15 large corporations through a free website called Supplier Connection. This portal is similar to the Universal College Application, where a potential vendor need only fill out simplified forms once in order to be considered for many types of contracts for goods and services. Through the platform, small businesses can offer their goods and services to many large enterprises with the goal of winning contracts, growing their business, and creating jobs. The website was created and is maintained by IBM through a grant of more than $10 million from the IBM International Foundation.

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