🗞 Word-Is
Knowledge, power & public good — by Our Vendors
The civic-tech intelligence letter built for the owners, operators, and organizers who keep New York running.
What is Word-Is?
Word-Is is the civic-tech intelligence letter from Our Vendors—built for the owners, operators, and organizers who keep New York running. Each issue translates the movement of public dollars into usable knowledge, truth, and opportunity for those building the public good.
Drawn from the Black and Brown American traditions of "word is bond" and community truth-telling, Word-Is carries that spirit forward: grounded in fact, written in rhythm, and rooted in purpose.
🗺️ What's Inside Each Issue
Word-Is In
Top stories and signals from NYC contracting
Word-On-The-Street
Who's winning, what's opening, and what's changing
Word-To-The-Wise
Practical insights and tips from the field
By the Numbers
Data snapshots that make sense of spending
The Last Word
Reflections, quotes, and next steps for builders of the public good
💡 Why It Matters
Behind every city contract is a story about who gets to build, supply, and serve. Word-Is helps you follow those stories, see the patterns, and stay ready for what's next—without the noise or jargon.
Every edition blends data, policy, and people—offering clarity you can use and a community you can feel.
✉️ Get the Word
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📚 Read Past Issues
Explore our archive of past issues and editorials on procurement, community, and the public good.
Coming Soon
Archive of past Word-Is issues will be available here
🪶 About Word-Is
Word-Is was born from a simple truth: our communities deserve access to the knowledge that shapes their futures. Rooted in Black and Brown oral, journalistic, and spiritual traditions, it carries forward the pledge that word is bond—translating public data into shared understanding, trust, and opportunity. Published by Our Vendors, Word-Is connects the civic record to the everyday builders of the public good.