ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of the
world's top automaker, Diversity in Promotions, (DIP), one of
Toyota's longtime diversity suppliers, and the Dallas – Ft. Worth Minority Supplier Diversity
Council (DFW MSDC), are pleased to announce Toyota's Supplier
Diversity Exchange Event. Scheduled for August 13, 2014, this event is designed to help
Toyota identify certified minority- or women-owned suppliers for
various construction phases of its new corporate campus in
Plano, Texas that will house
Toyota's North American headquarters. Suppliers wishing to
participate must meet the prequalification criteria per trade
category, some of which have general contractor implications.
More specific information can be obtained by contacting DIP, DFW
MSDC or accessing the link below.
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"Since announcing the move to Plano, all of our teams have worked cohesively
and cross functionally to insure inclusion among the certifying
regional councils, government entities, our suppliers and
throughout the business community in general," said Monetta Stephens, Toyota Supplier Diversity.
"In fact, based on prior success, we are partnering with DFW
MSDC and DIP to insure that this build-out engages the most
innovative designs and processes, based on Toyota's pillars of
respect for people and continuous improvement," adds Bonnie Clinton, who leads Indirect Procurement
at the Torrance location.
This exchange event is designed to promote total inclusiveness
by engaging potential participants in the Dallas Metroplex.
DIP and DFW MSDC are partnering to insure that the most pivotal
suppliers are reached by conducting outreach not only within the
regional councils of nationally recognized certifying agencies, but
also across key Metropolitan areas, in faith-based institutions,
civic groups and on social media.
Qualified suppliers will need to submit their business profile
in order to receive an invitation to the event. Suppliers
receiving an invitation will be treated to networking opportunities
with key decision makers, construction timeline and project
management information and business growth opportunities.
During the event, Toyota's Construction Developer and Project
Management Teams will engage potential suppliers in a match-making
session to gauge capabilities and align Toyota business
needs. For more information and to obtain
prequalification criteria, certified MBE/WBEs are asked to contact
DIP and/or DFW MSDC using the contact information below.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world's top
automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building
vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and
Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we've built more than
25 million cars and trucks in North
America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the
U.S.) and directly employ more than 40,000 people (more than 32,000
in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in
the U.S.) sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks (more than 2.2
million in the U.S.) in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota
vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road
today.
Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the
country, with a focus on education, safety and the
environment. As part of this commitment, we share the
company's extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and
trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand
their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit
www.toyotanewsroom.com.
About Diversity in Promotions, Inc. (DIP)
Diversity in Promotions, Inc. (DIP) is a B2B resource that builds
business development gateways to grow and strengthen minority
businesses and multicultural communities. DIP engages to
customize solutions so that small, minority or women owned
businesses exceed expectations as corporate partners achieve their
business goals. Visit www.diversityinpromotions.com
About Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Diversity
Council (DFW MSDC)
The D/FW MSDC is a privately funded,
nonprofit, business organization, formed in 1973 by major
corporations committed to fostering a business environment which
promotes access and opportunity for minority-owned businesses
Visit www.dfwmsdc.com
EVENT
INFORMATION
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Date:
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August 13,
2014
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Where:
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Plano,
Texas
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Who:
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Certified MBE/WBE
Suppliers
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NAICS
Codes:
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236220, 541310, 423210, 561730, 561710,
561621
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(All Sub-Codes are
included)
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To Pre-Qualify: http://bit.ly/1tOAbU7
For more
information, please contact:
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Diversity in
Promotions, Inc.
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DFW MSDC
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Tracey Bell,
President
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Andrew Nash, Director
of Operations
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Tel:
469.718.5589
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Tel:
214.630.0747
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