What we do
Network
We grow a network of vetted, best-in-class Bronx-based B2B vendors and assess their commitment to community, labor, governance, and environment.
learn more ❭Connect
We build relationships with institutional purchasing departments to identify and curate opportunities for local procurement. We connect businesses to opportunities.
learn more ❭Support
We connect vendors to resources and technical assistance to help them grow. We work closely to ensure success.
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who we are
The BronXchange was developed by the Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative (BCDI), a network of community and labor organizations, non-profit institutions, and small businesses working together to build a foundation for economic democracy in the Bronx.
Democratic
Equitable
Sustainable
BronXchange Business Impact Assessment
>Community
Investing in the Bronx and build community wealth and ownership.
Labor
Promoting fair and just workplaces.
Environment
Environment
Governance
Governance
Benefits For Vendors
Access new market opportunities, get customized support to develop your business, and join a community of entrepreneurs dedicated to expanding opportunity.
become a vendorBenefits for PURCHASER
Benefits for PURCHASER Align your purchasing with your values – Local purchasing made easy. Personalized support to work with best-in-class Bronx vendors.
become a PURCHASERLearn why people love
“I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing this resource will be. Someone to do the leg work, to identify the vendors, to save us time and energy to ensure that we can spend our money wisely and locally.”
Haydee Morales,
Money is like blood. It needs to keep moving around to keep the economy going, meaning purchases are twice as efficient in terms of keeping the local economy alive.”
Ralph Acevedo,
“I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing this resource will be. Someone to do the leg work, to identify the vendors, to save us time and energy to ensure that we can spend our money wisely and locally.”
Haydee Morales,
Money is like blood. It needs to keep moving around to keep the economy going, meaning purchases are twice as efficient in terms of keeping the local economy alive.”
Ralph Acevedo,
News & Events
23 May, 2021Ascend New York Launch
28 Sep, 2019