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Supplier diversity

Supply Diversity

For more than three decades Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been building a strong and inclusive supplier base. Our Global Supplier Diversity program is focused on facilitating the growth and development of businesses in our supply chain network; promoting opportunity across our entire portfolio of supply chain business partners and driving economic growth in the communities in which we do business.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is leveraging the strength of its total procurement organization, business and community partners to lower common barriers faced by small and diverse businesses.ÌýThis includes innovative solutions such as our Corporate Alliance for Supplier Capital, an initiative to help small and underrepresented businesses around the U.S. to meet corporate requirements.

Registration information

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Supplier Network offers many benefits.

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Tier 2 Supplier Program

Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to amplify the positive impact of doing business with small and diverse businesses by encouraging our suppliers to also create a more inclusive supply chain by engaging with small and diverse businesses.

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Corporate Alliance for Supplier Capital

With the partnership of top suppliers and other corporate donors, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has founded and launched an initiative to help small and underrepresented businesses around the U.S. to meet corporate requirements.Ìý

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Partner & certification organizations

To successfully complete the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Supplier Network application process, your company should have a small or diverse ownership certification.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ partners with organizations that provide third-party public and private sector certifications. Some of the organizations listed below are approved to provide certifications, while others partner with advocacy groups to provide a full set of member services. Certifications from other similar organizations may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, but restrictions may apply.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ accepts certification from the organizations listed below, or their affiliates, throughout the United States:

  • National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)*

  • Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)*

  • National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)*

  • Small Business Administration 8(a) Program*

  • National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)

  • National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)*

  • US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)*

  • U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCCC)

  • Disability:IN

  • WEConnect International

  • MSDUK

In addition to our Partner Organizations (and their certifications) listed above, we also recognize certifications issued by:

  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
  • HUBZone
  • The Port Authority
  • State and Federal Agencies

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*We offer links to non-Â鶹ÊÓƵ web sites for convenience. We do not sponsor these sites, nor are we responsible for information that appears on them.

Supplier spotlight

Sharad D. Madison
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I appreciate that Â鶹ÊÓƵ helped my Dad to realize the American dream, and I also appreciate their mentorship. They are always there to help.Ìý Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been a true partner.

Sharad D. Madison

CEO, United Building Maintenance, New York, NY

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