Supplier Diversity Initiative

Our Mission

Provide guidance and leadership to members:

• Using a dynamic 360º vision
• Managing a myriad of needs
• Sustaining full industry-alignment in a changing environment

Review goals of the Ad Hoc Teams

• Industry Trends
  Study and evaluate current and future issues and challenges; develop solutions that create models of success and provide resources
• Member Development
  Provide resources, tools, and practices to enhance member experiences
• Outreach and Partnerships
  Provide meaningful outreach programs  to stakeholders
• Performance Measures
  Develop and provide relevant metrics for both internal and external program accountability of supplier diversity results and processes

EEI and its Members

EEI and its members aim to establish long-term relationships with suppliers who provide products and services which help our industry succeed in a highly competitive environment. We are dedicated to including diverse suppliers among our list of suppliers.   By building close alliances with diverse suppliers, our member companies support their growth and our expanded business relationships today will impact our business development tomorrow.  "Purchasing goods and services through diverse suppliers just makes good business sense".

Upcoming Events 2009

• Supplier Diversity Best Practices - "Back to Basics"- January 21-23, 2009, New Orleans, LA - GSA/SBA Federal Subcontracting, 2nd Tier How to Session, Strategic Sourcing, How to Improve Your Supplier Diversity Program
• 26th Annual Supplier Diversity Conference - May 25-28, 2008, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, AZ

Past Meetings and Workshops 2007/2008 

• 2008 Supplier Diversity Annual Conference  - 25th Anniversary, May 20-22, 2008, Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver, Colorado
• GSA/SBA Federal Subcontracting and Utility Best Practices - January, 2008 - Savannah, Georgia, hosted by Georgia Power Power
• 2007 Supplier Diversity Annual Conference—May 29 - June 1, 2007 - Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, Hosted by Sierra Pacific Resources

Important Links

• Links to Supplier Diversity
  EEI member companies' Web sites.
• Supplier Diversity Contacts Directory
  A compilation of  contact information of the Supplier Diversity Executive and Full committee members. 
• Diverse Business Directory
  Vendors are encouraged to submit their information to be included in the directory. Registration is free!
• Coming Soon! - Diverse Business Directory of Diverse Suppliers 
• The Tool Box  
  New Information to help you jump start a new and/or enhance a well developed supplier diversity program. New: Glossary of Terms
• Success in Supplier Diversity
  EEI member companies are being recognized for their efforts in supplier diversity! 
• Supplier Diversity Facts 
  Review the small business facts.
• Supplier Diversity Awards
  The Supplier Diversity awards are presented each year for "leadership, innovation, and contribution to the advancement of supplier diversity.   Learn more about previous winners and the application process for each of the awards.  New Award: Vendor Opportunity Award

EEI Staff Contact

Deborah Matthews, Administrator, Natl Account and Supplier Diversity Services, dmatthews@eei.org 

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