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DIVERSITY SUPPLIER 50 Merrill Lynch & Co. New York, NY www.ml.com Merill Lynch’s supplier diversity program, which ensures bidding opportunities to certiﬁed minority-owned businesses, was the ﬁrst in the ﬁnancial services industry. Qualiﬁed businesses that have provided appropriate certiﬁcation are referred to the competitive selection process in the categories of primary contractors, and as candidates for second tier subcontracting with majority suppliers. The efforts to are based on the belief diversity gives the company a competitive edge by reﬂecting its customer base. New York Life is a participant in the National Minority Supplier Development Council and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council activities. Prudential Financial Newark, NJ www.prudential.com Prudential’s long-standing commitment to diversity is integrated into its workforce initiatives, community relationships, and business partnerships. Prudential believes an inclusive supplier base provides access to a wide range of capabilities and perspectives, which, in turn, can potentially increase the company’s competitive advantage. Contact: Annette Ficucello 212-576-7906 Annette_Ficucello@newyorklife.com Contact: 212-449-1000 supplier_diversity@ml.com Paciﬁc Gas and Electric Company San Francisco, CA www.pge.com In order to help identify businesses owned by Hispanics, PG&E maintains ongoing relationships with organizations such as the USHCC, Latin Business Association and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. PG&E’s commitment can be seen in the fact that in 2006 it achieved $491.9 million in diversity spending, a 37 percent increase over the previous year. The purchases represented 21.7 percent of overall purchases. Contact: Contact: Beth Canning 973-367-7125 beth.canning@prudential.com MetLife Somerset, NJ www.metlife.com MetLife’s supplier diversity program strives to promote the long-term economic growth of MWBEs. Through the program, MetLife implements aggressive sourcing initiatives that allow MWBEs to become trusted suppliers. Contracts include systems consulting, programming and computer services, stafﬁng, commercial print, building maintenance, janitorial services, ofﬁce equipment, architectural services, travel planning, and more. SC Johnson Racine , WI www.scjohnson.com SC Johnson has a supplier diversity program to recruit, develop and retain Hispanic (and other minority) business owners. SC Johnson is a corporate member of the Wisconsin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a corporate member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Contact: Melanie Shelby 415-973-5676 mmsk@pge.com Contact: Sue Darago 732-893-3735 sdarago@metlife.com Pitney Bowes Stamford, CT www.pb.com As part of its diversity efforts, Pitney Bowes actively seeks Hispanic suppliers through national, regional and local participation and sponsorships in Hispanic organization outreach events and conferences such as the USHCC tradefair. Contact: Lynn Laskiewics 262-260-6803 lmlaskie@scj.com Sodexho USA Morgan Stanley Gaithersburg, MD www.SodexhoUSA.com Sodexho’s program encourages diverse vendors to register so they can be included in RFP opportunities. Sodexho is a member of USHCC and attends networking events to identify Hispanic vendors and facilitate introductions between vendors and other major companies. In addition, Sodexho uses their SOL network to publicize current contracted Hispanic vendors within Sodexho. New York, NY www.morganstanley.com Morgan Stanley’s Supplier Diversity Team has its own budget, staff and advocates dedicated to promoting the ﬁrm’s diversity mission. The ﬁrm participates in various trade shows and conferences where the Supplier Diversity team and buyers are able to build relationships with vendors. Contact: Kevin Beirne 203-356-5000 kevin.beirne@pb.com Contact: Jacqueline L. Rosa 212-762-3410 jacqueline.rosa@morganstanley.com Pricewaterhouse Coopers New York, NY www.pwc.com This company’s supplier diversity initiative and has six objectives, which includes engaging consultants for assist in supplier base analysis, among other items. The company also supports organizations and programs that certify, train, and develop diverse suppliers. Contact: Darlene Fueller 301-987-4617 Darlene.Fuller@SodexhoUSA.com New York Life Insurance Sprint/Nextel New York, NY www.newyorklife.com New York Life’s commitment to diversity means a concerted effort to ensure that their suppliers include minority-owned businesses. 36 Reston, VA www.sprint.com/supplierdiversity Sprint is committed to the growth of its diverse suppliers. The Sprint Supplier Diversity Department works closely with Sprint’s Supply Chain Management to include small, second- and third-party certiﬁed minority busiHISPANIC ENTERPRISE Contact: Keith Hines 646-471-3000 keith.e.hines@us.pwc.com February/March 2008 http://www.ml.com http://www.prudential.com http://www.pge.com http://www.metlife.com http://www.scjohnson.com http://www.pb.com http://www.SodexhoUSA.com http://www.morganstanley.com http://www.pwc.com http://www.sprint.com/supplierdiversity http://www.newyorklife.com

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Hispanic Enterprise - February/March 2008 Contents Briefcase: BIZBUZZ: Business Briefs Briefcase: Trendsetters Briefcase: BIZTECH: Virtually Meeting BizLife: Travel: Madrid's New Attraction Q & A: Mi Case es su Casa Hispanic Commerce: The Agenda Cover Story: The Top 50 Corporations for Supplier Diversity Technology: Hispanic Web 2.0 Success & Motivation: Sweetening the Deal Politics & Government: The Rescue Generation Managing: The Method Franchising: The Hispanic Face of Franchising Chamber Focus: It's Showtime Movers & Shakers: Open for Business Finance & Investing: Getting Your 401(K) on Target

Hispanic Enterprise - February/March 2008

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