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Formally launched in 1992, the UPS Supplier Diversity Program is committed to providing business opportunities to small, minority- and women-owned businesses.

Through the Supplier Diversity Program, UPS corporate officials and managers nationwide provide current and potential suppliers with information on company purchasing needs and requirements. Supplier contracts are awarded by UPS business units.

In 2007, UPS awarded US$557 million to small businesses and US$619 million to minority- and women-owned businesses.

Companies in the UPS Supplier Diversity Program provide a wide range of products and services, ranging from legal, advertising, consulting and marketing services, to computers, vehicles, office supplies and uniforms.

UPS is an active member in many diverse organizations and agencies, including:

• National Association of Women Business Owners
• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• The National Urban League
• National Veteran-Owned Business Organization
• Native American Business Alliance
• The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
• Women Business Enterprise National Council

As a result of our commitment to support, strengthen and enhance diverse suppliers, UPS received the following awards in 2007:

• America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises -Women Business Enterprise National Council
• Corporation of the Year - Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
• Corporation of the Year - Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
• Corporation of the Year - Kentucky Minority Supplier Development Council
• Corporation of the Year - National Minority Supplier Development Council

• Rebecca Treacy-Lenda
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