Supplier Diversity 

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 business environment.

EEI's Supplier Diversity Vision

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

Future Events and Conferences of Interest

26th Annual Supplier Diversity Conference
May 26-28, 2009
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Chandler AZ  - Hosted by Arizona Public Service

Save the Date!
Alliant Energy Supplier Diversity Symposium, April 24, 2009
Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Click here for more information: http://2009alliantenergysds.eventbrite.com/

IMSDC "Supplier Diversity Conference & Business Opportunity Fair"
April 14-15, 2009
Indiana Convention Center and Westin Hotel Indianapolis
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (both days)
Registration required and fees apply
Visit the Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council Web site for further information at www.imsdc.org 

Important Links

• Supplier Diversity Facts
  A review of small business facts.
• The Tool Box 
  New information to help you jumpstart a new and/or enhance a well-developed supplier diversity program.
• Links to Supplier Diversity
  EEI member companies' Supplier Diversity web sites.
• Supplier Diversity Contacts Directory
  A compilation of contact information for supplier diversity executive and full-committee members.
• Supplier Diversity Awards
  The Supplier Diversity Awards are presented each year for "excellence, leadership, innovation, and contribution to the advancement of diverse suppliers."  Learn more about previous winners and the application process for each of the awards.