Grow your visibility with university-affiliated buyers.
Join a supplier network designed to create visibility with LSU-affiliated buyers and supporters through relationship-based introductions.
Why join the TBN network?
TBN helps participating suppliers get organized into a buyer-facing network. When there is a relevant buyer need and supplier fit, TBN may help make a warm introduction. Suppliers remain responsible for their own pricing, service, performance, and commercial terms.
Start Supplier OnboardingQuick Facts
What participation means for your business
Visibility with Buyers
Participating suppliers may be included in TBN's supplier directory and buyer-facing materials, as applicable.
Coordinated Warm Introductions
TBN helps make warm introductions when there is a relevant buyer need, category fit, or supplier opportunity.
Supplier-Funded Support
Participating suppliers contribute a portion of revenue on the buyer's behalf, helping create support for NIL, TAF-related support, or other university-related initiatives.
Relationship-Based Growth
TBN is built around trusted relationships, clear categories, and normal business purchases buyers are already making.
The supplier participation process
Review the opportunity
Learn how the supplier network works and review the public TBN materials.
Begin onboarding
Complete the supplier onboarding form. A TBN team member will follow up with next steps.
Align on fit
TBN reviews your category, service area, and participation fit.
Join the network
Once finalized, your company may be included in TBN's supplier network and buyer-facing materials, as applicable.
Support reporting
Provide activity information as requested to support buyer-directed tracking.
Who should apply?
TBN is best suited for established businesses that can serve LSU-affiliated buyers, Louisiana buyers, and supporters in supported categories.
Start Supplier OnboardingGeneral Eligibility Criteria
Supported business categories
Don't see your category? Contact TBN to discuss potential participation.
Ready to join the TBN approved supplier network?
Submit the form and TBN will follow up to walk you through next steps.
Questions? Contact Doug Thompson at [email protected] or 228-806-0577.
Participation details and commercial terms vary by individual supplier agreement. Submitting an onboarding form does not guarantee approved supplier status.