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Page Content EEI is fully committed to creating sustainable relationships with diverse businesses on behalf of the EEI supplier diversity membership. To demonstrate our commitment to diverse, women-owned, veterans, service disabled veterans, and other small businesses, EEI has provided a reference, the "Fact Sheet" for supplier diversity programs within the shareholder-owned electric and gas utility industry.
 Alliant Energy4902 North Biltmore Lane Madison Wisconsin, 53707-1007 Outreach ProgramsAttend events hosted by NMDSC and iowa State - CIRAS programs. Also host networking events with our EPC contractors to connect them with local, diverse businesses. MembershipsEEI, MNSDC and several Chambers of Commerse Service TerritoryIowa and Wisconsin States ServedIA, WI Registration Informationwww.alliantenergy.com/supplierregistration. ContactsDan SchoepkeBusiness Performance Metrics Manager 608-458-3319 Alliant Energy4902 North Biltmore Lane Madison Wisconsin, 53707-1007 http://www.alliantenergy.com Outreach ProgramsAttend events hosted by NMDSC and iowa State - CIRAS programs. Also host networking events with our EPC contractors to connect them with local, diverse businesses. MembershipsEEI, MNSDC and several Chambers of Commerse Service TerritoryIowa and Wisconsin States ServedIA, WI Registration Informationwww.alliantenergy.com/supplierregistration. Contacts  Ameren1901 Chouteau Avenue, PO Box 66149 Saint Louis Missouri, 63166-6149 Company DescriptionAmeren powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers across a 64,000-square-mile area. Outreach ProgramsAmeren encourages diverse suppliers to participate in these opportunities in many different ways, such as symposiums, mentoring opportunities, network meetings, and outreach participation. We are helping diverse businesses to expand their expertise in highly specialized fields relating to the utility industry. In addition, we are working with major organizations to build a support network for our diverse suppliers. MembershipsAmeren has memberships with EEI, NGLCC and WBENC's partner organization, WBDC Service TerritoryCovers a 64,000 square miles in Central Illinois and Missouri States ServedIL, MO Registration Informationwww.ameren.com/business-partners/supplier-diversity Please be sure to attach copies of your current certifications. ContactsAmeren1901 Chouteau Avenue, PO Box 66149 Saint Louis Missouri, 63166-6149 http://www.ameren.com Company DescriptionAmeren powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers across a 64,000-square-mile area. Outreach ProgramsAmeren encourages diverse suppliers to participate in these opportunities in many different ways, such as symposiums, mentoring opportunities, network meetings, and outreach participation. We are helping diverse businesses to expand their expertise in highly specialized fields relating to the utility industry. In addition, we are working with major organizations to build a support network for our diverse suppliers. MembershipsAmeren has memberships with EEI, NGLCC and WBENC's partner organization, WBDC Service TerritoryCovers a 64,000 square miles in Central Illinois and Missouri States ServedIL, MO Registration Informationwww.ameren.com/business-partners/supplier-diversity Please be sure to attach copies of your current certifications. Contacts  Arizona Public Service400 N. 5th Street Phoenix Arizona, 85004 Company DescriptionOur Supplier Diversity and Development team (SDD) works with minority, women and services-disabled veteran-owned businesses and our business units to identify suppliers and locate purchasing or contracting opportunities. States ServedAZ Arizona Public Service400 N. 5th Street Phoenix Arizona, 85004 https://www.aps.com/en/ourcompany/doingbusinesswithus/suppliers/Pages/supplier-diversity.aspx Company DescriptionOur Supplier Diversity and Development team (SDD) works with minority, women and services-disabled veteran-owned businesses and our business units to identify suppliers and locate purchasing or contracting opportunities. States ServedAZ  CenterPoint Energy1111 Louisiana Avenue Houston Texas, 77002 Company DescriptionCenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution and energy services operations. With more than 8,500 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 135 years. Outreach ProgramsCommunity Relations Workforce Diversity Energy Conservation Supplier Diversity Outreach Program CenterPoint Energy seeks opportunities to assist in the development and competitiveness of diverse business enterprises through instruction, mentoring, and other outreach activities, such as the following: • Participation in local, state, and national minority and women-owned business councils • Sponsorship of various diversity tradeshows including the annual Houston Minority Business Council Expo, the annual Women's Business Enterprise Alliance Expo, the annual City of Houston Government Expo, Small Business Administration Expos and the Edison Electric Institute Diversity Expo. • Sponsorship of networking events and educational workshops for diverse and prime (non-diverse) suppliers • Scholarship of diverse suppliers through local diversity business councils and Edison Electric Institute • Supplier mentoring • Active second-tier business initiatives Memberships CenterPoint Energy is proud to partner with national affiliations that support and provide value both to the company and to diverse business enterprises. • National Minority Supplier Development Council and local affiliates ( www.nmsdc.org) • Women's Business Enterprise National Council and local affiliates ( www.wbenc.org) • Edison Electric Institute Supplier Diversity ( www.eei.org/diversity) • U.S. Small Business Administration ( www.sba.gov) Service TerritoryTX, OK, LA, AR, MS and MN States ServedAR, LA, MN, MS, OK, TX Registration Informationwww.CenterPointEnergy.com/SupplierDiversity Liability insurance is required, depending on the type service or commodity offered. To be included in CenterPoint Energy's Supplier Diversity initiative, certifications through National Minority Supplier Development Council or Women's Business Enterprise National Council are required. General InformationAt CenterPoint Energy, we believe strong business performance is driven by sound strategy, strong execution, and solid values. We are committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for customers, investors, employees and communities. We demonstrate our values through our ethics and compliance policies, workforce and supplier diversity programs, environmental and energy conservation initiatives, and our community relations activities. ContactsCenterPoint Energy1111 Louisiana Avenue Houston Texas, 77002 http://www.centerpointenergy.com Company DescriptionCenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution and energy services operations. With more than 8,500 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 135 years. Outreach ProgramsCommunity Relations Workforce Diversity Energy Conservation Supplier Diversity Outreach Program CenterPoint Energy seeks opportunities to assist in the development and competitiveness of diverse business enterprises through instruction, mentoring, and other outreach activities, such as the following: • Participation in local, state, and national minority and women-owned business councils • Sponsorship of various diversity tradeshows including the annual Houston Minority Business Council Expo, the annual Women's Business Enterprise Alliance Expo, the annual City of Houston Government Expo, Small Business Administration Expos and the Edison Electric Institute Diversity Expo. • Sponsorship of networking events and educational workshops for diverse and prime (non-diverse) suppliers • Scholarship of diverse suppliers through local diversity business councils and Edison Electric Institute • Supplier mentoring • Active second-tier business initiatives Memberships CenterPoint Energy is proud to partner with national affiliations that support and provide value both to the company and to diverse business enterprises. • National Minority Supplier Development Council and local affiliates ( www.nmsdc.org) • Women's Business Enterprise National Council and local affiliates ( www.wbenc.org) • Edison Electric Institute Supplier Diversity ( www.eei.org/diversity) • U.S. Small Business Administration ( www.sba.gov) Service TerritoryTX, OK, LA, AR, MS and MN States ServedAR, LA, MN, MS, OK, TX Registration Informationwww.CenterPointEnergy.com/SupplierDiversity Liability insurance is required, depending on the type service or commodity offered. To be included in CenterPoint Energy's Supplier Diversity initiative, certifications through National Minority Supplier Development Council or Women's Business Enterprise National Council are required. General InformationAt CenterPoint Energy, we believe strong business performance is driven by sound strategy, strong execution, and solid values. We are committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for customers, investors, employees and communities. We demonstrate our values through our ethics and compliance policies, workforce and supplier diversity programs, environmental and energy conservation initiatives, and our community relations activities. Contacts  Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc4 Irving Place New York New York, 10003 Company DescriptionConsolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison), a regulated utility, provides electric service in New York City (except for a small area of Queens), and most of Westchester County. The company provides natural gas service in Manhattan, the Bronx, and parts of Queens and Westchester. Con Edison also owns and operates the world’s largest district steam system, providing steam service in most of Manhattan. Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED], one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $40 billion in assets. Outreach ProgramsCon Edison's outreach includes participarting and attending the various trade shows, matchmaker and networking events for MWBE and small business organizations. MembershipsNew York/New Jersey Supplier Development Council,Women's Business Enterprise National Council, National Hispansic Business Group, The Regional Alliance for Small Business Contractors, NYC Small Business Services - Corporate Alliance Program,National Minority Business Council, Supplier Diversity Development Council, Edison Electric Institue, African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester & Rockland County, Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New York State Association of Minority Contractors Service TerritoryNew York City, Westchester, Orange & Rockland Counties States ServedNY Registration InformationRegistration is by invitation ContactsConsolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc4 Irving Place New York New York, 10003 https://apps.coned.com/supplychain/APL/mbp.aspx Company DescriptionConsolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison), a regulated utility, provides electric service in New York City (except for a small area of Queens), and most of Westchester County. The company provides natural gas service in Manhattan, the Bronx, and parts of Queens and Westchester. Con Edison also owns and operates the world’s largest district steam system, providing steam service in most of Manhattan. Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED], one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $40 billion in assets. Outreach ProgramsCon Edison's outreach includes participarting and attending the various trade shows, matchmaker and networking events for MWBE and small business organizations. MembershipsNew York/New Jersey Supplier Development Council,Women's Business Enterprise National Council, National Hispansic Business Group, The Regional Alliance for Small Business Contractors, NYC Small Business Services - Corporate Alliance Program,National Minority Business Council, Supplier Diversity Development Council, Edison Electric Institue, African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester & Rockland County, Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New York State Association of Minority Contractors Service TerritoryNew York City, Westchester, Orange & Rockland Counties States ServedNY Registration InformationRegistration is by invitation Contacts  DTE EnergyOne Energy Plaza Detroit Michigan, 48226-1221 Company DescriptionUtility (Electric/Gas) MembershipsEEI Corporate; EEI Supplier Diversity Committee; NMSDC; MMSDC; WBENC; GLWBC; Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce; Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Hispsnic Chamber of Commerce; National Association of Black Suppliers; Service TerritorySouth Eastern Michigan States ServedMI ContactsDTE EnergyOne Energy Plaza Detroit Michigan, 48226-1221 http://www.dteenergy.com Company DescriptionUtility (Electric/Gas) MembershipsEEI Corporate; EEI Supplier Diversity Committee; NMSDC; MMSDC; WBENC; GLWBC; Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce; Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Hispsnic Chamber of Commerce; National Association of Black Suppliers; Service TerritorySouth Eastern Michigan States ServedMI ContactsJohn H. Eley, Jr. Sr. Manager, Supplier Diversity/Procurement Operations eleyj@dteenergy.com313/235-3488  Duke Energy Corporation550 S Tryon St Charlotte North Carolina, 28202 Company DescriptionDuke Energy makes life better for millions of people every day by providing electric and gas services in a sustainable way – affordable, reliable and clean. We are the largest electric power holding company in the United States, supplying and delivering energy to approximately 7.3 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 57,500 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services in Ohio and Kentucky. Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. Outreach ProgramsDuke Energy supports and participates in a variety of outreach programs and encourages diverse suppliers to take advantage of the numerous opportunities for development offered by organizations supporting diversity and economic inclusion. MembershipsDuke Energy is a member of numerous national and regional organizations that support Supplier Diversity including the Edison Electric Institute. Service Territory95,000 square miles in six states in the Southeast and Midwest. States ServedFL, IN, KY, NC, OH, SC Registration InformationLink to Supplier Registration - http://www.duke-energy.com/suppliers/supplier-registration.asp. When registering, suppliers may upload any certificates or letters supporting their company’s diverse classification. ContactsDuke Energy Corporation550 S Tryon St Charlotte North Carolina, 28202 http://www.Duke-Energy.com Company DescriptionDuke Energy makes life better for millions of people every day by providing electric and gas services in a sustainable way – affordable, reliable and clean. We are the largest electric power holding company in the United States, supplying and delivering energy to approximately 7.3 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 57,500 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services in Ohio and Kentucky. Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. Outreach ProgramsDuke Energy supports and participates in a variety of outreach programs and encourages diverse suppliers to take advantage of the numerous opportunities for development offered by organizations supporting diversity and economic inclusion. MembershipsDuke Energy is a member of numerous national and regional organizations that support Supplier Diversity including the Edison Electric Institute. Service Territory95,000 square miles in six states in the Southeast and Midwest. States ServedFL, IN, KY, NC, OH, SC Registration InformationLink to Supplier Registration - http://www.duke-energy.com/suppliers/supplier-registration.asp. When registering, suppliers may upload any certificates or letters supporting their company’s diverse classification. Contacts  El Paso Electric Company100 N. Stanton El Paso Texas, 79901 Company DescriptionEl Paso Electric is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission and distribution service to approximately 400,000 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000 square mile area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. Outreach ProgramsWhenever economically feasible, EPE strives to contract with small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and/or service-disabled veterans. In the state of Texas, such firms are collectively known as historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). El Paso Electric encourages its suppliers who qualify to obtain Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) or HUBZone Certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). We track and report on business done with companies that have SBA certification and on businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans. The sections below provide relevant descriptions and contact information. MembershipsEEI Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Association of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT) Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC) Service Territory10,000 square mile area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. States ServedNM, TX Registration InformationEl Paso Electric's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Department administers and supports all activities associated with Supply Chain Management. These include planning, purchasing, contracting, storing, investment recovery and delivery of materials and services at the lowest life-cycle cost and highest quality. Supply Chain Management will provide business solutions, quality service and accountability to meet and exceed its internal customers' needs and expectations while serving the best interest of EPE and its affiliates. General InformationAt El Paso Electric, we work every day to bring you cleaner, greener, and more efficient power. This is why we are doubling our utility-scale solar power output, making our community a national leader in solar energy. And to keep our carbon footprint low, we are investing in new clean burning natural gas technology. If it is good for the environment, it is good for all of us. At El Paso Electric, we are all about a smarter energy mix, a stronger grid and a better quality of life for you. El Paso Electric takes pride in being an active corporate citizen in the communities it serves. Contributing to our communities is an expressed part of our corporate mission, and as such, it helps to define our corporate purpose and mold the actions taken by our employees. The success of El Paso Electric's corporate citizenship programs can be attributed to the caring and generosity of its employees. ContactsEl Paso Electric Company100 N. Stanton El Paso Texas, 79901 https://www.epelectric.com/ Company DescriptionEl Paso Electric is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission and distribution service to approximately 400,000 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000 square mile area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. Outreach ProgramsWhenever economically feasible, EPE strives to contract with small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and/or service-disabled veterans. In the state of Texas, such firms are collectively known as historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). El Paso Electric encourages its suppliers who qualify to obtain Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) or HUBZone Certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). We track and report on business done with companies that have SBA certification and on businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans. The sections below provide relevant descriptions and contact information. MembershipsEEI Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Association of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT) Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC) Service Territory10,000 square mile area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. States ServedNM, TX Registration InformationEl Paso Electric's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Department administers and supports all activities associated with Supply Chain Management. These include planning, purchasing, contracting, storing, investment recovery and delivery of materials and services at the lowest life-cycle cost and highest quality. Supply Chain Management will provide business solutions, quality service and accountability to meet and exceed its internal customers' needs and expectations while serving the best interest of EPE and its affiliates. General InformationAt El Paso Electric, we work every day to bring you cleaner, greener, and more efficient power. This is why we are doubling our utility-scale solar power output, making our community a national leader in solar energy. And to keep our carbon footprint low, we are investing in new clean burning natural gas technology. If it is good for the environment, it is good for all of us. At El Paso Electric, we are all about a smarter energy mix, a stronger grid and a better quality of life for you. El Paso Electric takes pride in being an active corporate citizen in the communities it serves. Contributing to our communities is an expressed part of our corporate mission, and as such, it helps to define our corporate purpose and mold the actions taken by our employees. The success of El Paso Electric's corporate citizenship programs can be attributed to the caring and generosity of its employees. Contacts  Entergy Services639 Loyola Ave New Orleans Louisiana, 70113 Company DescriptionEntergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power, making it one of the nation’s leading nuclear generators. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of more than $12 billion and approximately 13,000 employees. Outreach ProgramsEntergy's outreach includes attending the various trade shows, matchmaker events and networking events for NMSDC, WBENC, HMSDC, WBEA, SRMSDC and various small business organizations that operate in our four state region. MembershipsNational Minority Supplier Development Council (SRMSDC andHMSDC) Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBECSouth, WBEA and WBECSouthwest) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Edison Electric Institute Institute for Supply Management Service TerritorySouth States ServedAR, LA, MS, TX Registration InformationRegistration is by invitation General InformationEntergy’s Supplier Diversity and Development group is proud of its involvement in the progress of helping build diverse suppliers. Building diverse suppliers is not always a reflection of the dollars earned, but the strategic alignment that the suppliers have with ventures of demand for products and services. Supplier Diversity and Development continues to work with diverse suppliers to help them understand Entergy’s business practices, policies and requirements. In doing so, Supplier Diversity and Development provides a necessary resource to assist diverse suppliers to align and capitalize on business opportunities and achieve their goals. ContactsEntergy Services639 Loyola Ave New Orleans Louisiana, 70113 http://www.entergy.com/ Company DescriptionEntergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power, making it one of the nation’s leading nuclear generators. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of more than $12 billion and approximately 13,000 employees. Outreach ProgramsEntergy's outreach includes attending the various trade shows, matchmaker events and networking events for NMSDC, WBENC, HMSDC, WBEA, SRMSDC and various small business organizations that operate in our four state region. MembershipsNational Minority Supplier Development Council (SRMSDC andHMSDC) Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBECSouth, WBEA and WBECSouthwest) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Edison Electric Institute Institute for Supply Management Service TerritorySouth States ServedAR, LA, MS, TX Registration InformationRegistration is by invitation General InformationEntergy’s Supplier Diversity and Development group is proud of its involvement in the progress of helping build diverse suppliers. Building diverse suppliers is not always a reflection of the dollars earned, but the strategic alignment that the suppliers have with ventures of demand for products and services. Supplier Diversity and Development continues to work with diverse suppliers to help them understand Entergy’s business practices, policies and requirements. In doing so, Supplier Diversity and Development provides a necessary resource to assist diverse suppliers to align and capitalize on business opportunities and achieve their goals. Contacts  Eversource Energy107 Selden St Berlin Connecticut, 06037 Company DescriptionAt Eversource, we firmly believe supplier diversity is a proactive business process that seeks to provide all suppliers equal access to purchasing opportunities. It promotes supplier participation reflective of the diverse business community and encourages economic development. Our goal is to engage a group of suppliers who consistently provide exceptional products and services at competitive prices. Minority and women-owned businesses are the fastest growing businesses in this country, and we are proud to engage with diverse firms and their talented teams. Together with our diverse suppliers we are expanding business opportunities, advancing suppliers' visibility and growth goals, and creating valued business relationships. Eversource is committed to the active inclusion of diverse businesses in our supply base, enabling socially and economically disadvantaged groups to have maximum practicable opportunity to compete with other suppliers for our business. At Eversource we have both a Corporate Diversity Goal and Commercial Small and Disadvantaged Subcontracting Plan Goals which includes spend with Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business & HUBzone Certified Small Business, as well as Minority Business Enterprises, Woman Owned Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Outreach ProgramsEversource attends various events hosted by GNMDSC, SBA, and Womens Business Center. Funding sponsor of the Diverse Supplier Development Academy and the GNEMSDC. Through our Diverse Supplier Development Academy (DSDA), a joint venture formed in 2013 by Eversource in collaboration with the University of Connecticut School of Business' financial accelerator program and SCORE (formerly known as the Service Core of Retired Executives), we are equipping high-potential diverse businesses with advanced business knowledge, skills and tools to facilitate growth, and competitive presence in their respective markets. 12 new participants expected in each spring and fall program session. This program was initially a 2011 research project on diversity best practices, initiated and funded by Eversource. It officially launched in February 2014 as a Non-profit entity in which Travelers Insurance and UIL Holdings joined in funding partnership. To ensure the commitment and success of the program, each organization, along with Eversource, is represented by a senior executive on the Board of Directors, and the managers of their respective supplier diversity programs on the Liaison Team. This program is building a stronger, diverse business community contributing to the economic vitality of the region through job creation and downward pressure on the cost of goods and services brought about by increased competition. The DSDA incorporates three core elements – education, mentoring, and hands-on support. The program offers education in core business principals to sharpen the skills and knowledge of each business owner. It provides one-on-one mentoring through SCORE to provide valuable guidance to each entrepreneur in pursuit of attainable goals that encourage business growth. Finally, DSDA includes hands-on support through the corporate partners to connect entrepreneurs to other tools, resources, and networks necessary to support their own business needs. Upon graduation, each participant’s knowledge and body of work has immediate application and benefit to their own businesses. MembershipsEEI, GNEMSDC States ServedCT, MA, NH Registration InformationSend email with your capabilities statement, linecard, 3rd party certifications and value proposition to supplierdiversity@eversource.com. ContactsEversource Energy107 Selden St Berlin Connecticut, 06037 https://www.eversource.com/Content/ct-e Company DescriptionAt Eversource, we firmly believe supplier diversity is a proactive business process that seeks to provide all suppliers equal access to purchasing opportunities. It promotes supplier participation reflective of the diverse business community and encourages economic development. Our goal is to engage a group of suppliers who consistently provide exceptional products and services at competitive prices. Minority and women-owned businesses are the fastest growing businesses in this country, and we are proud to engage with diverse firms and their talented teams. Together with our diverse suppliers we are expanding business opportunities, advancing suppliers' visibility and growth goals, and creating valued business relationships. Eversource is committed to the active inclusion of diverse businesses in our supply base, enabling socially and economically disadvantaged groups to have maximum practicable opportunity to compete with other suppliers for our business. At Eversource we have both a Corporate Diversity Goal and Commercial Small and Disadvantaged Subcontracting Plan Goals which includes spend with Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business & HUBzone Certified Small Business, as well as Minority Business Enterprises, Woman Owned Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Outreach ProgramsEversource attends various events hosted by GNMDSC, SBA, and Womens Business Center. Funding sponsor of the Diverse Supplier Development Academy and the GNEMSDC. Through our Diverse Supplier Development Academy (DSDA), a joint venture formed in 2013 by Eversource in collaboration with the University of Connecticut School of Business' financial accelerator program and SCORE (formerly known as the Service Core of Retired Executives), we are equipping high-potential diverse businesses with advanced business knowledge, skills and tools to facilitate growth, and competitive presence in their respective markets. 12 new participants expected in each spring and fall program session. This program was initially a 2011 research project on diversity best practices, initiated and funded by Eversource. It officially launched in February 2014 as a Non-profit entity in which Travelers Insurance and UIL Holdings joined in funding partnership. To ensure the commitment and success of the program, each organization, along with Eversource, is represented by a senior executive on the Board of Directors, and the managers of their respective supplier diversity programs on the Liaison Team. This program is building a stronger, diverse business community contributing to the economic vitality of the region through job creation and downward pressure on the cost of goods and services brought about by increased competition. The DSDA incorporates three core elements – education, mentoring, and hands-on support. The program offers education in core business principals to sharpen the skills and knowledge of each business owner. It provides one-on-one mentoring through SCORE to provide valuable guidance to each entrepreneur in pursuit of attainable goals that encourage business growth. Finally, DSDA includes hands-on support through the corporate partners to connect entrepreneurs to other tools, resources, and networks necessary to support their own business needs. Upon graduation, each participant’s knowledge and body of work has immediate application and benefit to their own businesses. MembershipsEEI, GNEMSDC States ServedCT, MA, NH Registration InformationSend email with your capabilities statement, linecard, 3rd party certifications and value proposition to supplierdiversity@eversource.com. Contacts  FirstEnergy Corp76 S. Main Street Akron Ohio, 44308 MembershipsNational - Edison Electric Institute Supplier Diversity Task Committee PA - Women’s Business Enterprise Council of PA-DE-sNJ Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council NJ - NJ Board of Public Utilities Supplier Diversity Development Council African American Chamber of Commerce – NJ Leading Women’s Entrepreneurs Inc. NJ Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce OH - Public Utility Commission of Ohio – Ohio Gate Council Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council Black Pages of Ohio NAACP - Cleveland MD - Public Service Commission of Maryland – Forum Council Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Elite Service Disabled Veterans Assoc. Maryland Chapter States ServedMD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WV ContactsFirstEnergy Corp76 S. Main Street Akron Ohio, 44308 http://www.firstenergycorp.com MembershipsNational - Edison Electric Institute Supplier Diversity Task Committee PA - Women’s Business Enterprise Council of PA-DE-sNJ Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council NJ - NJ Board of Public Utilities Supplier Diversity Development Council African American Chamber of Commerce – NJ Leading Women’s Entrepreneurs Inc. NJ Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce OH - Public Utility Commission of Ohio – Ohio Gate Council Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council Black Pages of Ohio NAACP - Cleveland MD - Public Service Commission of Maryland – Forum Council Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Elite Service Disabled Veterans Assoc. Maryland Chapter States ServedMD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WV Contacts  KCP&L1200 Main Street Kansas City Missouri, 64105 Company DescriptionOperating from headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, KCP&L has evolved into a full-service energy provider and resource. The company was founded in 1882 and has become one of the Midwest's most affordable energy suppliers because of our leadership in fuel procurement, plant technology and efficient power production and distribution. As an investor-owned, regulated electric utility, we serve more than 800,000 customers in 47 northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas counties. With a service area of about 18,000 square miles, it takes more than 3,000 miles of transmission lines, 24,000 miles of distribution lines and more than 400 substations to deliver power to our customers. Outreach ProgramsKCP&L is fully committed to maintaining and improving relationships with Minority, Women, Veteran, Small, LGBT, 8a, Hub-Zone and strengthening the diverse and small business community through a variety of partnering and sourcing relationships. KCP&L has outreach programs that include education, mentoring and supplier development. Employees serve on diverse boards and the Supplier Diversity Manager serves on diverse chambers committees. Some of the chambers include: Greater KC Chamber of Commerce, Asian Chamber, Mountain Plains Minority Development Council, Missouri Energy Development Association, Kansas City Procurement Roundtable, to name a few. MembershipsAsian Chamber of Commerce Black Chamber of Commerce Guadalupe Center Greater Kansas City Chamber of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Mid-America Minority Supplier Development Council The Greater Kansas City Chamber LGBT Chamber Heartland Black Chamber Minority Contractors Asscociation Service TerritoryGreater KC Area States ServedKS, MO Registration InformationRegister at https://www.kcpl.com/supplierdiversity When you register you will need to upload your diversity certificates, insurarnce information and safety information. General InformationLet us know about your products and services by registering on KCP&L's eSupplier online portal. ContactsKCP&L1200 Main Street Kansas City Missouri, 64105 http://www.kcpl.com Company DescriptionOperating from headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, KCP&L has evolved into a full-service energy provider and resource. The company was founded in 1882 and has become one of the Midwest's most affordable energy suppliers because of our leadership in fuel procurement, plant technology and efficient power production and distribution. As an investor-owned, regulated electric utility, we serve more than 800,000 customers in 47 northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas counties. With a service area of about 18,000 square miles, it takes more than 3,000 miles of transmission lines, 24,000 miles of distribution lines and more than 400 substations to deliver power to our customers. Outreach ProgramsKCP&L is fully committed to maintaining and improving relationships with Minority, Women, Veteran, Small, LGBT, 8a, Hub-Zone and strengthening the diverse and small business community through a variety of partnering and sourcing relationships. KCP&L has outreach programs that include education, mentoring and supplier development. Employees serve on diverse boards and the Supplier Diversity Manager serves on diverse chambers committees. Some of the chambers include: Greater KC Chamber of Commerce, Asian Chamber, Mountain Plains Minority Development Council, Missouri Energy Development Association, Kansas City Procurement Roundtable, to name a few. MembershipsAsian Chamber of Commerce Black Chamber of Commerce Guadalupe Center Greater Kansas City Chamber of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Mid-America Minority Supplier Development Council The Greater Kansas City Chamber LGBT Chamber Heartland Black Chamber Minority Contractors Asscociation Service TerritoryGreater KC Area States ServedKS, MO Registration InformationRegister at https://www.kcpl.com/supplierdiversity When you register you will need to upload your diversity certificates, insurarnce information and safety information. General InformationLet us know about your products and services by registering on KCP&L's eSupplier online portal. Contacts  LG&E and KU Energy LLCLouisville Kentucky, 40202 Company DescriptionLouisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 321,000 natural gas and 400,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 543,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. Outreach ProgramsCompany sponsor local (Kentucky based), regional and national supplier diversity events such as EEI Annual Supplier Diversity Conference, Western Kentucky Minority Economic Development Initiative, Commerce Lexington Opportunity Exchange, One Southern Indiana Diversity and Inclusion Conference, Joint Utility Reception, Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Council and Small Business Summit MembershipsEEI Supplier Diversity Committee, Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Council, Commerce Lexington chamber, Greater Louisville Inc chamber Service TerritoryKentucky, Virginia States ServedKY, VA Registration InformationNo registration site at this time (in process) Requires MBE/WBE/VOB certifications Additonal requirements regarding Safety and Insurance minimums for suppliers working onsite at all company facilties ContactsLG&E and KU Energy LLCLouisville Kentucky, 40202 http://www.lge-ku.com Company DescriptionLouisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 321,000 natural gas and 400,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 543,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. Outreach ProgramsCompany sponsor local (Kentucky based), regional and national supplier diversity events such as EEI Annual Supplier Diversity Conference, Western Kentucky Minority Economic Development Initiative, Commerce Lexington Opportunity Exchange, One Southern Indiana Diversity and Inclusion Conference, Joint Utility Reception, Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Council and Small Business Summit MembershipsEEI Supplier Diversity Committee, Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Council, Commerce Lexington chamber, Greater Louisville Inc chamber Service TerritoryKentucky, Virginia States ServedKY, VA Registration InformationNo registration site at this time (in process) Requires MBE/WBE/VOB certifications Additonal requirements regarding Safety and Insurance minimums for suppliers working onsite at all company facilties Contacts  PNM ResourcesPNM Resources Headquarters Albuquerque New Mexico, 87158-1275 Company DescriptionAt PNM Resources, our job is to deliver reliable and affordable energy, and to do it safely. To help in accomplishing those very important goals and contribute to the economic development of our communities we offer a supplier diversity program. The program encourages the use of diverse suppliers and small business vendors, affirms our commitment to diversity, supports our business objectives, and provides diverse suppliers an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to being our communities most valued partner and corporate citizen. Outreach ProgramsPresence at small businesses events organized by the Native American Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Veterans Outreach Center. Contact business development organizations such as the SBA, New Mexico Small Businesses Development Center, New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center, Veterans Procurement Assistance Center, and Minority Business Development Agencies. Internal diversity training programs for purchasing and operational personnel. Establishing, maintaining, and using small businesses lists, guides, and other data for soliciting subcontracts. MembershipsEEI Supplier Diversity Committee AECT Supplier Diversity Committee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Native American Chamber of Commerce Service TerritoryNew Mexico and Texas States ServedNM, TX Registration InformationPlease submit your company’s information at our web sites to be considered for future business opportunities. PNM.com/vendors TNMP.com/about/vendors ContactsDalina Amador Diversity Coordinator / Sr Sourcing Analyst 505-241-3612 PNM ResourcesPNM Resources Headquarters Albuquerque New Mexico, 87158-1275 http://www.pnmresources.com Company DescriptionAt PNM Resources, our job is to deliver reliable and affordable energy, and to do it safely. To help in accomplishing those very important goals and contribute to the economic development of our communities we offer a supplier diversity program. The program encourages the use of diverse suppliers and small business vendors, affirms our commitment to diversity, supports our business objectives, and provides diverse suppliers an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to being our communities most valued partner and corporate citizen. Outreach ProgramsPresence at small businesses events organized by the Native American Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Veterans Outreach Center. Contact business development organizations such as the SBA, New Mexico Small Businesses Development Center, New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center, Veterans Procurement Assistance Center, and Minority Business Development Agencies. Internal diversity training programs for purchasing and operational personnel. Establishing, maintaining, and using small businesses lists, guides, and other data for soliciting subcontracts. MembershipsEEI Supplier Diversity Committee AECT Supplier Diversity Committee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Native American Chamber of Commerce Service TerritoryNew Mexico and Texas States ServedNM, TX Registration InformationPlease submit your company’s information at our web sites to be considered for future business opportunities. PNM.com/vendors TNMP.com/about/vendors Contacts  Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. 80 Park Plaza, T11 Newark New Jersey, 07102 Company DescriptionPublic Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a publicly traded (NYSE:PEG) diversified energy company headquartered in New Jersey, and one of the ten largest electric companies in the U.S. PSEG is a diversified energy company. Established in 1903, the company has long had a key role in fueling New Jersey's economy and supporting the state's quality of life. Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is New Jersey's largest provider of electric and gas service – serving 2.2 million electric customers and 1.8 million gas customers or nearly three out of every four people in the state. PSEG also owns and operates a diverse fleet of power plants with more than 13,000 megawatts of generating capacity located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions and has solar energy facilities throughout the United States. Another member of the PSEG family of companies, PSEG Long Island, operates the electric transmission and distribution system of the Long Island Power Authority, with 1.1 million customers. PSEG has approximately 12,700 employees, who are carrying forward a proud tradition of dedicated service over more than 100 years. Outreach ProgramsPSEG Supplier Diversity Process At PSEG, our policy is to encourage the development and use of minority and women-owned businesses consistent with established corporate goals. PSEG is committed to doing business with certified minority and certified women business owners to maintain a supplier diversity process that is fully integrated into our company culture. PSEG is committed to maintaining a supplier list that reflects our customer base and service territory that offers a wide range of perspectives and capabilities. This is a bottom-line business decision and a customer-driven component of our corporate strategy. A Strong Focus on our Diverse Suppliers PSEG's Office of Supplier Diversity will measure, market, manage, and track all supplier diversity goals and initiatives. Tier II efforts enlist PSEG's prime suppliers to participate and create supplier diversity strategies and goals for the products and services they supply. By providing opportunities to diverse businesses at both the first and Tier II levels, PSEG expects to maintain a supplier base reflective of the communities we serve to achieve a competitive advantage. Supplier Diversity is good business for PSEG, strengthens our customer base and supports the economic base of the communities we serve. Our success depends on our ability to reduce costs, provide better service to our customers and develop new products and services. We recognize that diverse suppliers play a key role in helping us achieve these goals. Developing a value added diverse supplier base encourages job creation, enables purchasing power and builds shareholder equity. To ensure that PSEG has detailed and accurate information about your business, we welcome you to register your business on our Supplier Management System. Completing a supplier profile on the registration website is the first step to doing business with PSEG. HTTP://SUPPLIERS.PSEG.COM MembershipsNJ BPU Supplier Diversity Development Council Inc. NY/NJ Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. NJ Association of Women Business Owners Women Presidents' Educational Organization African American Chamber of Commerce NJ National Association Veteran Owned Business Association NaVOBA Institute Supply Management New Jersey Service TerritoryMid Atlantic Region States ServedCT, MD, NJ, NY Registration InformationPSEG Supplier Registration Website HTTP://SUPPLIERS.PSEG.COM 1. Basic Company Information 2. Federal Tax ID Number or EIN 3. Basic Contact Information 4. A/P Contact Information 5. Annual Sales for the past year 6. Primary SIC Code 7. Primary NAICS Code 8. Three References 9. Minority or Women-Owned Business Certification General InformationPSEG Executive Commitment Statement - Supplier Diversity Ralph Izzo Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated PSEG maintains strong and active relationships with a diverse and highly qualified group of suppliers. Supplier Diversity not only helps our company meet important business needs, it promotes job creation and stimulates the local economy. Supplier Diversity has created many winwins for our company and the communities we serve. During the past decade, PSEG has done more than $1 billion dollars of business with diverse suppliers. We are determined to build on this record and do even more. Supplier Diversity is just good business. The success of PSEG is driven by a variety of factors, primarily, our ability as a recognized leader for providing safe, reliable, economic and green energy. We recognize that small and diverse businesses help provide ideas and perspectives reflective of a diverse marketplace and we understand that it is often the small supplier that can help us better see the big picture. Thus, Supplier Diversity is an important area for reinforcing our leadership, not only in the industry but in the wider community. It is integral to our efforts to achieve even greater business success while providing benefits to society. ContactsPublic Service Enterprise Group Inc. 80 Park Plaza, T11 Newark New Jersey, 07102 http://www.PSEG.com Company DescriptionPublic Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a publicly traded (NYSE:PEG) diversified energy company headquartered in New Jersey, and one of the ten largest electric companies in the U.S. PSEG is a diversified energy company. Established in 1903, the company has long had a key role in fueling New Jersey's economy and supporting the state's quality of life. Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is New Jersey's largest provider of electric and gas service – serving 2.2 million electric customers and 1.8 million gas customers or nearly three out of every four people in the state. PSEG also owns and operates a diverse fleet of power plants with more than 13,000 megawatts of generating capacity located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions and has solar energy facilities throughout the United States. Another member of the PSEG family of companies, PSEG Long Island, operates the electric transmission and distribution system of the Long Island Power Authority, with 1.1 million customers. PSEG has approximately 12,700 employees, who are carrying forward a proud tradition of dedicated service over more than 100 years. Outreach ProgramsPSEG Supplier Diversity Process At PSEG, our policy is to encourage the development and use of minority and women-owned businesses consistent with established corporate goals. PSEG is committed to doing business with certified minority and certified women business owners to maintain a supplier diversity process that is fully integrated into our company culture. PSEG is committed to maintaining a supplier list that reflects our customer base and service territory that offers a wide range of perspectives and capabilities. This is a bottom-line business decision and a customer-driven component of our corporate strategy. A Strong Focus on our Diverse Suppliers PSEG's Office of Supplier Diversity will measure, market, manage, and track all supplier diversity goals and initiatives. Tier II efforts enlist PSEG's prime suppliers to participate and create supplier diversity strategies and goals for the products and services they supply. By providing opportunities to diverse businesses at both the first and Tier II levels, PSEG expects to maintain a supplier base reflective of the communities we serve to achieve a competitive advantage. Supplier Diversity is good business for PSEG, strengthens our customer base and supports the economic base of the communities we serve. Our success depends on our ability to reduce costs, provide better service to our customers and develop new products and services. We recognize that diverse suppliers play a key role in helping us achieve these goals. Developing a value added diverse supplier base encourages job creation, enables purchasing power and builds shareholder equity. To ensure that PSEG has detailed and accurate information about your business, we welcome you to register your business on our Supplier Management System. Completing a supplier profile on the registration website is the first step to doing business with PSEG. HTTP://SUPPLIERS.PSEG.COM MembershipsNJ BPU Supplier Diversity Development Council Inc. NY/NJ Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. NJ Association of Women Business Owners Women Presidents' Educational Organization African American Chamber of Commerce NJ National Association Veteran Owned Business Association NaVOBA Institute Supply Management New Jersey Service TerritoryMid Atlantic Region States ServedCT, MD, NJ, NY Registration InformationPSEG Supplier Registration Website HTTP://SUPPLIERS.PSEG.COM 1. Basic Company Information 2. Federal Tax ID Number or EIN 3. Basic Contact Information 4. A/P Contact Information 5. Annual Sales for the past year 6. Primary SIC Code 7. Primary NAICS Code 8. Three References 9. Minority or Women-Owned Business Certification General InformationPSEG Executive Commitment Statement - Supplier Diversity Ralph Izzo Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated PSEG maintains strong and active relationships with a diverse and highly qualified group of suppliers. Supplier Diversity not only helps our company meet important business needs, it promotes job creation and stimulates the local economy. Supplier Diversity has created many winwins for our company and the communities we serve. During the past decade, PSEG has done more than $1 billion dollars of business with diverse suppliers. We are determined to build on this record and do even more. Supplier Diversity is just good business. The success of PSEG is driven by a variety of factors, primarily, our ability as a recognized leader for providing safe, reliable, economic and green energy. We recognize that small and diverse businesses help provide ideas and perspectives reflective of a diverse marketplace and we understand that it is often the small supplier that can help us better see the big picture. Thus, Supplier Diversity is an important area for reinforcing our leadership, not only in the industry but in the wider community. It is integral to our efforts to achieve even greater business success while providing benefits to society. Contacts  SCANA Corporation220 Operations Way Cayce South Carolina, 29033 Company DescriptionSCANA's Supplier Diversity Program has been in place for 30 plus years. The initiative was formalized to assist in building business relationships with qualified suppliers who can provide products and servcies that SCANA uses. SCANA supports supplier diversity in six key areas to name a few: Outreach- Hosting Supplier Symposiums and supplier-buyer "matchmaking" events throughout the year; Training and development - Offering training ans support for small and diverse businesses on how to do business with SCANA; Scholarship - Sponosring a scholarship for a small or diverse business owner to attend an on-campus executive management program; Mentoring - Engaging in one-on-one learning sessions with suppliers; Tracking - Monitoring and reporting our spend with diverse suppliers; Compliance - Following federal guidelines by submitting an annual Subcontracting Plan with goals and objectives. Outreach ProgramsSupplier Diversity Programs, Mentor Protege Program, Scholarship Awards to Tuck or Richmond Business School or CVMSDC MBE Summit, Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Development Programs, Local Small Business events, etc. MembershipsCVMSDC, EEI, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Service TerritoryNC, SC, & GA States ServedGA, NC, SC General Informationwww.scana.com/supplierContactsSCANA Corporation220 Operations Way Cayce South Carolina, 29033 http://www.scana.com Company DescriptionSCANA's Supplier Diversity Program has been in place for 30 plus years. The initiative was formalized to assist in building business relationships with qualified suppliers who can provide products and servcies that SCANA uses. SCANA supports supplier diversity in six key areas to name a few: Outreach- Hosting Supplier Symposiums and supplier-buyer "matchmaking" events throughout the year; Training and development - Offering training ans support for small and diverse businesses on how to do business with SCANA; Scholarship - Sponosring a scholarship for a small or diverse business owner to attend an on-campus executive management program; Mentoring - Engaging in one-on-one learning sessions with suppliers; Tracking - Monitoring and reporting our spend with diverse suppliers; Compliance - Following federal guidelines by submitting an annual Subcontracting Plan with goals and objectives. Outreach ProgramsSupplier Diversity Programs, Mentor Protege Program, Scholarship Awards to Tuck or Richmond Business School or CVMSDC MBE Summit, Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Development Programs, Local Small Business events, etc. MembershipsCVMSDC, EEI, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Service TerritoryNC, SC, & GA States ServedGA, NC, SC General Informationwww.scana.com/supplierContacts  Southern Company241 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE Atlanta Georgia, 30308 Company DescriptionFor several decades, Southern Company has been a key contributor to the advancement of economic growth within the communities it serves. Since inception of Southern’s first diversity program at Georgia Power in 1978, Supplier Diversity (SD) has become an integral part of Southern’s Supply Chain organization. Supplier diversity and small business development are significant elements of Southern’s overall economic development strategy. Our executive leaders believe it makes good business sense to cultivate an environment that supports the growth and success of small and diverse businesses. Providing opportunities to small business concerns maximizes the value of our supply chain and contributes to overall economic growth within our service territory. Our suppliers are vital partners who enable us to provide our customers with quality, reliable, competitively priced electric service. Outreach ProgramsIn support of small and diverse suppliers, Southern Company participated in the following events, conferences, and trade shows during 2015: - Americans With Disabilities Conference - Atlanta Business League Super Tuesday event - Atlanta Tribune’s “Moving Your Business Forward” conference - Atlanta Tribune’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - City of Atlanta and SBA’s “Back to Business” conference - Birmingham Business Alliance - Annual Hispanic Business Council Luncheon - Birmingham Business Alliance - African American Business Council meetings - Disabled American Veterans Golf Tournament (fund raiser) - Disabled American Veterans 5k Race (fund raiser) - EEI Small Business Best Practices Summit - EEI Supplier Diversity Conference & Trade Show - Elite SDVOSB Conference & Trade Show - Energizing Powerful Connections Conference & Trade Show - Georgia Black Constructors Association (GBCA) Expo - Georgia Hispanic Contractors Association Conference - Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) Annual Meeting - GMSDC Business Opportunity Expo - GMSDC Business Opportunity Luncheons - GMSDC Corporate Coordinators Meetings - GMSDC Energy Awareness Month events and radio broadcasts - GMSDC Master of the Links Golf Tournament - GMSDC Regional MBE Summit - GMSDC Spirit of Alliance Awards - Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) Top-Ten Corporate Luncheon - GWBC LACE Awards - GWBC Marketplace Trade Show - Congressman John Lewis' Small Business Forum - Mississippi Minority Business Alliance Power Luncheon - Mississippi Industrial Roundtable for Minority Businesses - National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference - Minority Trucker’s Association - POWER-GEN International - PowerGen Reverse Trade Show - Procurement Technical Assistance Center Trade Shows - Rainbow P.U.S.H. Business Conference - Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business Summit - SBA - Women Influencing Public Policy Event - Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council’s (SRMSDC) Annual Business Conference - The EDGE Connection’s Champions for Change (fund raiser) - Transforming Women Entrepreneurs - U.S Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce SE Conference - U.S. Small Business Administration national Veterans Small Business Week - WBENC National Council Conference - WBENC South Business Expo - WBENC South Quarterly Board meetings - WBENC South Matchmaker Event - Women’s Summit and Salute - Women’s Entrepreneurship Opportunity Project (WEOP) Events - Women’s Veteran’s Initiative MembershipsSouthern Company provides funding for and participates in the activities of more than thirty regional and national organizations that advocate for small and diverse suppliers. In 2015, Southern Company’s Supplier Diversity employees served on the Board of Directors of the following organizations; in several cases Southern Company employees held key leadership positions. - Edison Electric Institute’s Supplier Diversity Committee - Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council - Greater Women’s Business Council (WBENC affiliate) - Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC affiliate) - The EDGE Connection (an SBA Women’s Business Center for microenterprise businesses) - Women's Business Enterprise Council South (WBENC affiliate) - Mississippi Minority Business Alliance - Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP - U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAAC) Service TerritorySoutheastern U.S., as of March 2016 States ServedAL, FL, GA, MS Registration Informationhttp://southerncompany.com/about-us/suppliers/home.cshtml#registration General InformationSouthern company has an extensive supplier development program. ContactsSouthern Company241 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE Atlanta Georgia, 30308 http://southerncompany.com/about-us/suppliers/home.cshtml Company DescriptionFor several decades, Southern Company has been a key contributor to the advancement of economic growth within the communities it serves. Since inception of Southern’s first diversity program at Georgia Power in 1978, Supplier Diversity (SD) has become an integral part of Southern’s Supply Chain organization. Supplier diversity and small business development are significant elements of Southern’s overall economic development strategy. Our executive leaders believe it makes good business sense to cultivate an environment that supports the growth and success of small and diverse businesses. Providing opportunities to small business concerns maximizes the value of our supply chain and contributes to overall economic growth within our service territory. Our suppliers are vital partners who enable us to provide our customers with quality, reliable, competitively priced electric service. Outreach ProgramsIn support of small and diverse suppliers, Southern Company participated in the following events, conferences, and trade shows during 2015: - Americans With Disabilities Conference - Atlanta Business League Super Tuesday event - Atlanta Tribune’s “Moving Your Business Forward” conference - Atlanta Tribune’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - City of Atlanta and SBA’s “Back to Business” conference - Birmingham Business Alliance - Annual Hispanic Business Council Luncheon - Birmingham Business Alliance - African American Business Council meetings - Disabled American Veterans Golf Tournament (fund raiser) - Disabled American Veterans 5k Race (fund raiser) - EEI Small Business Best Practices Summit - EEI Supplier Diversity Conference & Trade Show - Elite SDVOSB Conference & Trade Show - Energizing Powerful Connections Conference & Trade Show - Georgia Black Constructors Association (GBCA) Expo - Georgia Hispanic Contractors Association Conference - Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) Annual Meeting - GMSDC Business Opportunity Expo - GMSDC Business Opportunity Luncheons - GMSDC Corporate Coordinators Meetings - GMSDC Energy Awareness Month events and radio broadcasts - GMSDC Master of the Links Golf Tournament - GMSDC Regional MBE Summit - GMSDC Spirit of Alliance Awards - Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) Top-Ten Corporate Luncheon - GWBC LACE Awards - GWBC Marketplace Trade Show - Congressman John Lewis' Small Business Forum - Mississippi Minority Business Alliance Power Luncheon - Mississippi Industrial Roundtable for Minority Businesses - National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference - Minority Trucker’s Association - POWER-GEN International - PowerGen Reverse Trade Show - Procurement Technical Assistance Center Trade Shows - Rainbow P.U.S.H. Business Conference - Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business Summit - SBA - Women Influencing Public Policy Event - Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council’s (SRMSDC) Annual Business Conference - The EDGE Connection’s Champions for Change (fund raiser) - Transforming Women Entrepreneurs - U.S Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce SE Conference - U.S. Small Business Administration national Veterans Small Business Week - WBENC National Council Conference - WBENC South Business Expo - WBENC South Quarterly Board meetings - WBENC South Matchmaker Event - Women’s Summit and Salute - Women’s Entrepreneurship Opportunity Project (WEOP) Events - Women’s Veteran’s Initiative MembershipsSouthern Company provides funding for and participates in the activities of more than thirty regional and national organizations that advocate for small and diverse suppliers. In 2015, Southern Company’s Supplier Diversity employees served on the Board of Directors of the following organizations; in several cases Southern Company employees held key leadership positions. - Edison Electric Institute’s Supplier Diversity Committee - Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council - Greater Women’s Business Council (WBENC affiliate) - Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC affiliate) - The EDGE Connection (an SBA Women’s Business Center for microenterprise businesses) - Women's Business Enterprise Council South (WBENC affiliate) - Mississippi Minority Business Alliance - Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP - U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAAC) Service TerritorySoutheastern U.S., as of March 2016 States ServedAL, FL, GA, MS Registration Informationhttp://southerncompany.com/about-us/suppliers/home.cshtml#registration General InformationSouthern company has an extensive supplier development program. Contacts  Vectren CorporationOne Vectren SQ. P.O. Box 209 Evansville, IN 47702 Evansville Indiana, 47702 Company DescriptionVectren Corporation is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren's wholly owned subsidiary, Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc., serves as the intermediate holding company for three operating utilities: Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - North (Vectren North), Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - South (Vectren South) and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio (VEDO). Vectren North provides energy delivery services to 570,000 natural gas customers located in central and southern Indiana. Vectren South provides energy delivery services to 142,000 electric customers and 111,000 gas customers located in southwestern Indiana. Vectren South also owns and operates electric generation to serve its electric customers and optimizes those assets in the wholesale power market. Vectren's electric customers are served by a mixed portfolio of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired generation and up to 273 MW of gas-fired generation. Also, purchases from the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) of up to 32 MW and additional load from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) power pool occasionally supplement Vectren load requirements. Furthermore, interruptible load and demand side management initiatives can yield more than 60 MW of energy savings to meet peak demand if needed. Vectren's Nonutility Group is involved in Infrastructure Services and Energy Services. Infrastructure Services provides underground construction, repair, and replacement services (Miller Pipeline and Minnesota Limited.) Energy Services provides energy performance contracting services and renewable energy project development (Energy Systems Group). Outreach ProgramsVectren Corporation recognizes that a diverse and inclusive corporate culture is an essential asset for maintaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Our company's commitment to integrating diversity and inclusion into all aspects of our operations strengthens our business capacity, maximizes shareholder value, connects us to our community, and positions us as leaders in the utilities industry. Therefore, we are committed to pursuing business relationships with diverse businesses using innovative approaches designed to continually improve equitable opportunities to compete. MembershipsMid States MSDC Ohio MSDC Great Lakes Women's Business Council Dayton Chamber of Commerce / Minority Business Partnership (MBP) Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce / Diverse Business Alliance Indiana Energy Association (IEA) Ohio GATE States ServedIN, OH Registration Informationhttps://www.vectren.com/Corporate/Diversity/Doing_Business_With_Vectren.jspGeneral InformationVectren's Supplier Diversity and Development program aims to identify, develop and promote the inclusion of qualified diverse suppliers in the procurement of goods and services that add value and stability across our organization. We focus on suppliers and service providers that are competitive, offer quality products or services, high delivery standards and customer service. Through our inclusive procurement practices, we increase the pool of quality goods and services while enhancing economic opportunity in the communities we serve. Our goal is to provide procurement and development opportunities for small, women, minority, veteran, and service disabled veteran business enterprises, by working with our entire Supply Chain team to maximize Strategic Sourcing practices. ContactsVectren CorporationOne Vectren SQ. P.O. Box 209 Evansville, IN 47702 Evansville Indiana, 47702 http://www.vectren.com Company DescriptionVectren Corporation is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren's wholly owned subsidiary, Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc., serves as the intermediate holding company for three operating utilities: Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - North (Vectren North), Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - South (Vectren South) and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio (VEDO). Vectren North provides energy delivery services to 570,000 natural gas customers located in central and southern Indiana. Vectren South provides energy delivery services to 142,000 electric customers and 111,000 gas customers located in southwestern Indiana. Vectren South also owns and operates electric generation to serve its electric customers and optimizes those assets in the wholesale power market. Vectren's electric customers are served by a mixed portfolio of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired generation and up to 273 MW of gas-fired generation. Also, purchases from the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) of up to 32 MW and additional load from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) power pool occasionally supplement Vectren load requirements. Furthermore, interruptible load and demand side management initiatives can yield more than 60 MW of energy savings to meet peak demand if needed. Vectren's Nonutility Group is involved in Infrastructure Services and Energy Services. Infrastructure Services provides underground construction, repair, and replacement services (Miller Pipeline and Minnesota Limited.) Energy Services provides energy performance contracting services and renewable energy project development (Energy Systems Group). Outreach ProgramsVectren Corporation recognizes that a diverse and inclusive corporate culture is an essential asset for maintaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Our company's commitment to integrating diversity and inclusion into all aspects of our operations strengthens our business capacity, maximizes shareholder value, connects us to our community, and positions us as leaders in the utilities industry. Therefore, we are committed to pursuing business relationships with diverse businesses using innovative approaches designed to continually improve equitable opportunities to compete. MembershipsMid States MSDC Ohio MSDC Great Lakes Women's Business Council Dayton Chamber of Commerce / Minority Business Partnership (MBP) Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce / Diverse Business Alliance Indiana Energy Association (IEA) Ohio GATE States ServedIN, OH Registration Informationhttps://www.vectren.com/Corporate/Diversity/Doing_Business_With_Vectren.jspGeneral InformationVectren's Supplier Diversity and Development program aims to identify, develop and promote the inclusion of qualified diverse suppliers in the procurement of goods and services that add value and stability across our organization. We focus on suppliers and service providers that are competitive, offer quality products or services, high delivery standards and customer service. Through our inclusive procurement practices, we increase the pool of quality goods and services while enhancing economic opportunity in the communities we serve. Our goal is to provide procurement and development opportunities for small, women, minority, veteran, and service disabled veteran business enterprises, by working with our entire Supply Chain team to maximize Strategic Sourcing practices. Contacts  Vistra Energy Corp.1601 Bryan Street Dallas Texas, 75201 Company DescriptionVistra Energy (NYSE: VST) is a premier, integrated power company based in Irving, Texas, combining an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with a focus on safe, reliable, and efficient power generation. Through its retail and generation businesses which include TXU Energy, Homefield Energy, Dynegy, and Luminant, Vistra operates in 12 states and six of the seven competitive markets in the U.S., with about 6,000 employees. Vistra’s retail brands serve approximately 2.9 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers across five top retail states, and its generation fleet totals approximately 41,000 megawatts of highly efficient generation capacity, with a diverse portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, coal, and solar facilities. Outreach ProgramsNMSDC & Local Affialtes WBENC & Local Affilitates EEI Institue for Supply Management (ISM) MembershipsEEI Supplier Diversity Committee; NMSDC; WBENC; DFWMSDC, WBC-Southwest, ISM Service TerritoryTexas States ServedTX Registration InformationWe require 3rd Party Certification from an agency that conducts site visits. As such, we have dismanteled our internal Supplier Diversity database and rely on the WBENC, NMSDC, Department of Veteran Affairs, and Texas Historically Underutilized Business (Tx HUB)Databases for sourcing. General InformationThe EFH Supplier Diversity initiative includes small and diverse companies owned by ethnic minorites, women and veterans. We require 3rd party certification to participate in this initiative and prefer NMSDC and/or WBENC certifications for our MWBE's. ContactsVistra Energy Corp.1601 Bryan Street Dallas Texas, 75201 https://www.vistraenergy.com Company DescriptionVistra Energy (NYSE: VST) is a premier, integrated power company based in Irving, Texas, combining an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with a focus on safe, reliable, and efficient power generation. Through its retail and generation businesses which include TXU Energy, Homefield Energy, Dynegy, and Luminant, Vistra operates in 12 states and six of the seven competitive markets in the U.S., with about 6,000 employees. Vistra’s retail brands serve approximately 2.9 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers across five top retail states, and its generation fleet totals approximately 41,000 megawatts of highly efficient generation capacity, with a diverse portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, coal, and solar facilities. Outreach ProgramsNMSDC & Local Affialtes WBENC & Local Affilitates EEI Institue for Supply Management (ISM) MembershipsEEI Supplier Diversity Committee; NMSDC; WBENC; DFWMSDC, WBC-Southwest, ISM Service TerritoryTexas States ServedTX Registration InformationWe require 3rd Party Certification from an agency that conducts site visits. As such, we have dismanteled our internal Supplier Diversity database and rely on the WBENC, NMSDC, Department of Veteran Affairs, and Texas Historically Underutilized Business (Tx HUB)Databases for sourcing. General InformationThe EFH Supplier Diversity initiative includes small and diverse companies owned by ethnic minorites, women and veterans. We require 3rd party certification to participate in this initiative and prefer NMSDC and/or WBENC certifications for our MWBE's. 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