diff --git a/app/models.py b/app/models.py
index 7cf8c37..7576751 100644
--- a/app/models.py
+++ b/app/models.py
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@ class Vendor(db.Model):
     
     def get_line_items(self):
         return db.session.execute(select(LineItem).where(LineItem.vendor_id==self.id)).all()
+    
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return f'{self.name}'
 
 class BudgetCategory(db.Model):
     __tablename__ = 'budget_category'
diff --git a/app/templates/index.html b/app/templates/index.html
index d9a2bde..bce6c2a 100644
--- a/app/templates/index.html
+++ b/app/templates/index.html
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
                                     <th scope="row">{{li[0].parent_line_item_id}}</th>
                                     <th scope="row">{{li[0].amount}}</th>
                                     <th scope="row">{{li[0].currency_type}}</th>
-                                    <th scope="row">{{li[0].vendor_id}}</th>
+                                    <th scope="row">{{li[0].get_vendor()[0]}}</th>
                                     <th scope="row">{{li[0].date}}</th>
                                     <th scope="row">{{li[0].confirmation_code}}</th>
                                     <th scope="row">{{li[0].note}}</th>