Toyota Supplier Diversity Teams Set Event to Find Suppliers for New Headquarters Construction

Diversity in Promotions, (DIP) and the Dallas - Ft. Worth Minority Supplier Diversity Council (DFW MSDC), reported Toyota's Supplier Diversity Exchange Event.

According to a media release, this event, which is scheduled for Aug.13, 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.

"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.

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.

Diversity in Promotions is a B2B resource that builds business development gateways to grow and strengthen minority businesses and multicultural communities.

The D/FW MSDC is a privately-funded, nonprofit, business organization, formed by major corporations committed to fostering a business environment, which promotes access and opportunity for minority-owned businesses

More information and complete details:

www.diversityinpromotions.com

www.dfwmsdc.com

http://www.toyota.com

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