VendorLoop

VendorLoop is a web app (with a lightweight mobile companion) that helps cities, schools, hospitals, and mid-sized employers shift more spend to local businesses—without relying on feel-good promises. It provides a verified local vendor directory, onboarding workflows (W-9, insurance, certifications), and a simple purchasing request system that routes buyers to qualified local suppliers. The AI layer auto-classifies vendors by NAICS, flags missing compliance docs, and suggests local substitutes when a buyer requests an out-of-area vendor. Dashboards show “local spend %,” category leakage (where money leaves town), and supplier diversity metrics. This is not a marketplace; it’s a procurement enablement tool that plugs into existing processes and makes local buying easier than the default. Revenue comes from annual contracts with institutions and optional vendor premium profiles.