Turner Construction Company Named A Top 50 Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - Marketwatch

SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- For the third consecutive year, Turner Construction Company is honored to be named one of DiversityBusiness.com's Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities. This list recognizes American organizations that provide the most and best business opportunities for companies owned by women and minorities.

The organizations that appear on DiversityBusiness.com's list are selected through an online survey of more than 1,250,000 woman and minority-owned businesses across many market sectors. The chosen organizations distinguish themselves by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with diverse suppliers and subcontractors. Turner Construction Company has awarded more than 52,000 contracts, with a total value of more than $18 billion, to minority and woman-owned businesses since 1979. Last year alone, Turner Construction Company awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned businesses.

Shawn Rosenberger, Vice President and General Manager of Turner Construction Company, San Diego, said, "Providing opportunities for minority and woman-owned business enterprises is one of the cornerstones of our corporate culture. In fact, for each year of the past six years, we have awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned subcontractors nationwide."

Turner Construction Company's support for minority and woman-owned businesses is achieved through a number of means, including offering the Turner School of Construction Management. This program seeks to improve the economic viability of minority and woman-owned businesses by enhancing their managerial, technical, and administrative skills. Since 2005, Turner's San Diego office has had over 500 graduates from the Turner School of Construction Management. In 2011, Turner Construction Company held three sessions in San Diego, in partnership with local agencies, community members, and associations.

Turner Construction Company's Community Affairs Director, Vera Howell, states, "Our involvement with small businesses in the construction community is an integral part of our business. Small business subcontractors who participate on Turner jobs will understand that we manage partnerships for growth and not failure."

Turner Construction Company is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first or second in all major segments of the building construction field. For more information, visit www.turnerconstruction.com .

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Turner Construction Company Named A Top 50 Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities

SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Turner Construction Company is honored to be named one of DiversityBusiness.com's Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities. This list recognizes American organizations that provide the most and best business opportunities for companies owned by women and minorities. 

The organizations that appear on DiversityBusiness.com's list are selected through an online survey of more than 1,250,000 woman and minority-owned businesses across many market sectors. The chosen organizations distinguish themselves by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with diverse suppliers and subcontractors. Turner Construction Company has awarded more than 52,000 contracts, with a total value of more than $18 billion, to minority and woman-owned businesses since 1979.  Last year alone, Turner Construction Company awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned businesses.

Shawn Rosenberger, Vice President and General Manager of Turner Construction Company, San Diego, said, "Providing opportunities for minority and woman-owned business enterprises is one of the cornerstones of our corporate culture. In fact, for each year of the past six years, we have awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to minority and woman-owned subcontractors nationwide."

Turner Construction Company's support for minority and woman-owned businesses is achieved through a number of means, including offering the Turner School of Construction Management. This program seeks to improve the economic viability of minority and woman-owned businesses by enhancing their managerial, technical, and administrative skills. Since 2005, Turner's San Diego office has had over 500 graduates from the Turner School of Construction Management.  In 2011, Turner Construction Company held three sessions in San Diego, in partnership with local agencies, community members, and associations.

Turner Construction Company's Community Affairs Director, Vera Howell, states, "Our involvement with small businesses in the construction community is an integral part of our business. Small business subcontractors who participate on Turner jobs will understand that we manage partnerships for growth and not failure."

Turner Construction Company is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first or second in all major segments of the building construction field.  For more information, visit www.turnerconstruction.com.

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Office Depot Named One of the Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities - Calgary Herald

Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced that it has been recognized by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural business-to-business website, as one of the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities” for the 12th year in a row. Office Depot was ranked 4th on the list, a move up of two spots from last year.

The annual list, dubbed the Div50, recognizes companies for the volume, consistency, and quality of business opportunities granted to women and minority-owned companies. The Div50 has become a highly-valued metric of corporate excellence in the diversity space.

“We are proud to be named one of the top organizations for multicultural business opportunities for the 12th consecutive year,” said Steve Calkins, Senior Vice President of Office Depot’s Business Solutions Division. “Office Depot is committed to supplier diversity, and our ranking on the BusinessDiversity.com Div50 list further shows our dedication to supporting women and minority-owned businesses.”

Office Depot's comprehensive Supply Chain Diversity program gives Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) ample opportunities to grow and prosper. The Company actively seeks out promising HUBs that are certified minority-, women-, disabled-, and veteran-owned to ensure equal opportunity in the supplier selection process. Office Depot also produces an annual HUB catalog that features an assortment of more than 1,600 items from select HUB suppliers.

In addition, the Company has affiliations with national organizations such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other organizations that share Office Depot’s goal of making a positive impact on economic development through supplier diversity.

For more information on Office Depot’s diversity initiatives, please visit www.officedepot.com/diversity.

About DiversityBusiness.com

Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness, with over 250,000 members, is the largest organization of diversity owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness provides research and data collection services for diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities", "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America", and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design.

About Office Depot

Celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides supplies and services to its customers through 1,656 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and global e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $11.6 billion, and employs about 40,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office supplies and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 58 countries.

Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com and http://socialpress.officedepot.com/.

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Northrop Grumman Named a Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - msnbc.com

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been named one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities in 2012, ranking fifth overall. Rising from last year's seventh place rating, Northrop Grumman is among the 50 Fortune 500 companies to receive a top score from DiversityBusiness.com, the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. This is the 12th annual listing.

Over 1.2 million businesses were asked to answer questions about diversity business in the marketplace. The Div50 award is based on factors such as volume, consistency and quality of business initiatives that a company grants to multicultural suppliers.

"We are very proud of this recognition," said Gloria Pualani, corporate director, socio-economic business programs (SEBP). "It is great to be ranked in the top five. Northrop Grumman has made a long-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusion in the supply chain, particularly with our small business partners."        

Northrop Grumman's SEBPs play a key role in diversifying the company's supply chain and technical capabilities by connecting small businesses capabilities with its government programs, leading to significant business opportunities. In fiscal year 2011, Northrop Grumman awarded more than $3.4 billion in subcontracts to small businesses, 37 percent of its $9.3 billion in total subcontracts.

The SEBP program works to expand subcontracting opportunities for all classes of small business concerns, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, historically underutilized business zones, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions.

Northrop Grumman will receive the award at the DiversityBusiness.com's 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, April 25-27, 2012, in Mashantucket, Conn.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

CONTACT: Margaret Mitchell-Jones (703) 280-2739 m.mitchell-jones@ngc.com

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Northrop Grumman Named a Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - msnbc.com

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been named one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities in 2012, ranking fifth overall. Rising from last year's seventh place rating, Northrop Grumman is among the 50 Fortune 500 companies to receive a top score from DiversityBusiness.com, the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. This is the 12th annual listing.

Over 1.2 million businesses were asked to answer questions about diversity business in the marketplace. The Div50 award is based on factors such as volume, consistency and quality of business initiatives that a company grants to multicultural suppliers.

"We are very proud of this recognition," said Gloria Pualani, corporate director, socio-economic business programs (SEBP). "It is great to be ranked in the top five. Northrop Grumman has made a long-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusion in the supply chain, particularly with our small business partners."        

Northrop Grumman's SEBPs play a key role in diversifying the company's supply chain and technical capabilities by connecting small businesses capabilities with its government programs, leading to significant business opportunities. In fiscal year 2011, Northrop Grumman awarded more than $3.4 billion in subcontracts to small businesses, 37 percent of its $9.3 billion in total subcontracts.

The SEBP program works to expand subcontracting opportunities for all classes of small business concerns, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, historically underutilized business zones, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions.

Northrop Grumman will receive the award at the DiversityBusiness.com's 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, April 25-27, 2012, in Mashantucket, Conn.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

CONTACT: Margaret Mitchell-Jones (703) 280-2739 m.mitchell-jones@ngc.com

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Northrop Grumman Named a Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - msnbc.com

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been named one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities in 2012, ranking fifth overall. Rising from last year's seventh place rating, Northrop Grumman is among the 50 Fortune 500 companies to receive a top score from DiversityBusiness.com, the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. This is the 12th annual listing.

Over 1.2 million businesses were asked to answer questions about diversity business in the marketplace. The Div50 award is based on factors such as volume, consistency and quality of business initiatives that a company grants to multicultural suppliers.

"We are very proud of this recognition," said Gloria Pualani, corporate director, socio-economic business programs (SEBP). "It is great to be ranked in the top five. Northrop Grumman has made a long-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusion in the supply chain, particularly with our small business partners."        

Northrop Grumman's SEBPs play a key role in diversifying the company's supply chain and technical capabilities by connecting small businesses capabilities with its government programs, leading to significant business opportunities. In fiscal year 2011, Northrop Grumman awarded more than $3.4 billion in subcontracts to small businesses, 37 percent of its $9.3 billion in total subcontracts.

The SEBP program works to expand subcontracting opportunities for all classes of small business concerns, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, historically underutilized business zones, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions.

Northrop Grumman will receive the award at the DiversityBusiness.com's 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, April 25-27, 2012, in Mashantucket, Conn.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

CONTACT: Margaret Mitchell-Jones (703) 280-2739 m.mitchell-jones@ngc.com

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Kroger Ranks Among the Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities - Investors Business Daily

CINCINNATI, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Kroger Co. (KR) today was honored to be named one of the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" by DiversityBusiness.com.

Kroger was selected by more than 1.2 million women and minority-owned business owners who voted in an online election to name the Div50 - a listing of the top 50 corporate and organizational buyers of diversity products and services throughout the U.S. This is the third consecutive year that Kroger has received this recognition.

"Kroger is honored to be selected as one of the top 50 companies for creating multicultural business opportunities," said Reuben Shaffer, Kroger's chief diversity officer. "We are inspired daily to foster a diverse, respectful and inclusive business by the nearly 1,000 minority and women-owned businesses we work with. What makes this recognition so important to us is that the Div50 is directly selected by diversity business owners in the U.S."

Kroger has been a leader in supplier diversity in all aspects of its business for more than 30 years. Kroger currently spends more than $1 billion annually with diversity businesses.

The full list of the Div50 can be found here: http://www.diversitybusiness.com/Resources/DivLists/2012/DivTop50/2012Div50C.htm.

Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer, employs more than 338,000 associates who serve customers in 2,439 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 796 convenience stores, 363 fine jewelry stores, 1,067 supermarket fuel centers and 40 food processing plants in the U.S. Kroger was recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in the U.S. The company focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 125 million meals a year through its partnership with more than 80 Feeding America food banks. For more information about Kroger, please visit www.kroger.com.

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AT&T Named Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - PR-USA.net

 Recognizing AT&T's supplier diversity efforts, DiversityBusiness.com awarded the company the top spot in the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities," for providing the most business opportunities to diverse business owners throughout the United States.

AT&T spent $9.2 billion with diverse suppliers in 2010 representing 18.8 percent of the company's total spend. AT&T's supplier diversity goal is 21.5 percent of its spend with diverse suppliers.

AT&T was chosen after 1.2 million diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the top buyers of diversity products and services in the country.

"It is extremely important to us to work with minority, women, and disabled-veteran enterprises, so it is an honor to be recognized on this prestigious list," said Marianne Strobel, executive director, AT&T Global Supplier Diversity. "Diverse businesses continue to provide AT&T with innovative products that enable us to deliver the best solutions for our customers."

DiversityBusiness.com is the largest organization of diversity-owned suppliers of goods and services to Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities in the U.S. DiversityBusiness.com provides research and data collection services on diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" and the "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America."

"In a marketplace that is increasingly as sensitive to diversity as it is to revenues, awarding the top buyers of multicultural products and services is becoming a natural part of the new socioeconomic food chain," said Kenton Clarke, CEO of DiversityBusiness.com. "Organizations that consistently buy the most products and services from diversity businesses, and that sustain the most mutually beneficial business relationships with their multicultural suppliers, should be recognized."

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

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Northrop Grumman Named a Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - msnbc.com

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been named one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities in 2012, ranking fifth overall. Rising from last year's seventh place rating, Northrop Grumman is among the 50 Fortune 500 companies to receive a top score from DiversityBusiness.com, the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. This is the 12th annual listing.

Over 1.2 million businesses were asked to answer questions about diversity business in the marketplace. The Div50 award is based on factors such as volume, consistency and quality of business initiatives that a company grants to multicultural suppliers.

"We are very proud of this recognition," said Gloria Pualani, corporate director, socio-economic business programs (SEBP). "It is great to be ranked in the top five. Northrop Grumman has made a long-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusion in the supply chain, particularly with our small business partners."        

Northrop Grumman's SEBPs play a key role in diversifying the company's supply chain and technical capabilities by connecting small businesses capabilities with its government programs, leading to significant business opportunities. In fiscal year 2011, Northrop Grumman awarded more than $3.4 billion in subcontracts to small businesses, 37 percent of its $9.3 billion in total subcontracts.

The SEBP program works to expand subcontracting opportunities for all classes of small business concerns, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, historically underutilized business zones, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions.

Northrop Grumman will receive the award at the DiversityBusiness.com's 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, April 25-27, 2012, in Mashantucket, Conn.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

CONTACT: Margaret Mitchell-Jones (703) 280-2739 m.mitchell-jones@ngc.com

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AT&T Named Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - TMCnet

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Recognizing AT&T's supplier diversity efforts, DiversityBusiness.com awarded the company the top spot in the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities," for providing the most business opportunities to diverse business owners throughout the United States.

AT&T spent $9.2 billion with diverse suppliers in 2010 representing 18.8 percent of the company's total spend. AT&T's supplier diversity goal is 21.5 percent of its spend with diverse suppliers.

AT&T was chosen after 1.2 million diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the top buyers of diversity products and services in the country.

"It is extremely important to us to work with minority, women, and disabled-veteran enterprises, so it is an honor to be recognized on this prestigious list," said Marianne Strobel, executive director, AT&T Global Supplier Diversity. "Diverse businesses continue to provide AT&T with innovative products that enable us to deliver the best solutions for our customers." DiversityBusiness.com is the largest organization of diversity-owned suppliers of goods and services to Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities in the U.S. DiversityBusiness.com provides research and data collection services on diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" and the "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America." "In a marketplace that is increasingly as sensitive to diversity as it is to revenues, awarding the top buyers of multicultural products and services is becoming a natural part of the new socioeconomic food chain," said Kenton Clarke, CEO of DiversityBusiness.com. "Organizations that consistently buy the most products and services from diversity businesses, and that sustain the most mutually beneficial business relationships with their multicultural suppliers, should be recognized." About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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AT&T Named Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing AT&T's supplier diversity efforts, DiversityBusiness.com awarded the company the top spot in the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities," for providing the most business opportunities to diverse business owners throughout the United States.

AT&T spent $9.2 billion with diverse suppliers in 2010 representing 18.8 percent of the company's total spend. AT&T's supplier diversity goal is 21.5 percent of its spend with diverse suppliers.

AT&T was chosen after 1.2 million diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the top buyers of diversity products and services in the country.

"It is extremely important to us to work with minority, women, and disabled-veteran enterprises, so it is an honor to be recognized on this prestigious list," said Marianne Strobel, executive director, AT&T Global Supplier Diversity. "Diverse businesses continue to provide AT&T with innovative products that enable us to deliver the best solutions for our customers."

DiversityBusiness.com is the largest organization of diversity-owned suppliers of goods and services to Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities in the U.S. DiversityBusiness.com provides research and data collection services on diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" and the "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America."

"In a marketplace that is increasingly as sensitive to diversity as it is to revenues, awarding the top buyers of multicultural products and services is becoming a natural part of the new socioeconomic food chain," said Kenton Clarke, CEO of DiversityBusiness.com. "Organizations that consistently buy the most products and services from diversity businesses, and that sustain the most mutually beneficial business relationships with their multicultural suppliers, should be recognized."

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T - News) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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Office Depot Named One of the Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities - Business Wire

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced that it has been recognized by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural business-to-business website, as one of the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities” for the 12th year in a row. Office Depot was ranked 4th on the list, a move up of two spots from last year.

“Office Depot is committed to supplier diversity, and our ranking on the BusinessDiversity.com Div50 list further shows our dedication to supporting women and minority-owned businesses.”

The annual list, dubbed the Div50, recognizes companies for the volume, consistency, and quality of business opportunities granted to women and minority-owned companies. The Div50 has become a highly-valued metric of corporate excellence in the diversity space.

“We are proud to be named one of the top organizations for multicultural business opportunities for the 12th consecutive year,” said Steve Calkins, Senior Vice President of Office Depot’s Business Solutions Division. “Office Depot is committed to supplier diversity, and our ranking on the BusinessDiversity.com Div50 list further shows our dedication to supporting women and minority-owned businesses.”

Office Depot's comprehensive Supply Chain Diversity program gives Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) ample opportunities to grow and prosper. The Company actively seeks out promising HUBs that are certified minority-, women-, disabled-, and veteran-owned to ensure equal opportunity in the supplier selection process. Office Depot also produces an annual HUB catalog that features an assortment of more than 1,600 items from select HUB suppliers.

In addition, the Company has affiliations with national organizations such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other organizations that share Office Depot’s goal of making a positive impact on economic development through supplier diversity.

For more information on Office Depot’s diversity initiatives, please visit www.officedepot.com/diversity.

About DiversityBusiness.com

Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness, with over 250,000 members, is the largest organization of diversity owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. DiversityBusiness provides research and data collection services for diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities", "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America", and others. Its research has been recognized and published by Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of other print and internet publications. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design.

About Office Depot

Celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides supplies and services to its customers through 1,656 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and global e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $11.6 billion, and employs about 40,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office supplies and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 58 countries.

Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com and http://socialpress.officedepot.com/.

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AT&T Named Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - Yahoo Finance

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing AT&T's supplier diversity efforts, DiversityBusiness.com awarded the company the top spot in the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities," for providing the most business opportunities to diverse business owners throughout the United States.

AT&T spent $9.2 billion with diverse suppliers in 2010 representing 18.8 percent of the company's total spend. AT&T's supplier diversity goal is 21.5 percent of its spend with diverse suppliers.

AT&T was chosen after 1.2 million diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the top buyers of diversity products and services in the country.

"It is extremely important to us to work with minority, women, and disabled-veteran enterprises, so it is an honor to be recognized on this prestigious list," said Marianne Strobel, executive director, AT&T Global Supplier Diversity. "Diverse businesses continue to provide AT&T with innovative products that enable us to deliver the best solutions for our customers."

DiversityBusiness.com is the largest organization of diversity-owned suppliers of goods and services to Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities in the U.S. DiversityBusiness.com provides research and data collection services on diversity including the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" and the "Top 500 Diversity Owned Companies in America."

"In a marketplace that is increasingly as sensitive to diversity as it is to revenues, awarding the top buyers of multicultural products and services is becoming a natural part of the new socioeconomic food chain," said Kenton Clarke, CEO of DiversityBusiness.com. "Organizations that consistently buy the most products and services from diversity businesses, and that sustain the most mutually beneficial business relationships with their multicultural suppliers, should be recognized."

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T - News) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

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Office Depot Named a Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities

Office Depot, celebrating 25 years as a global provider of office supplies and services, has been recognized by the DiversityBusiness.com multicultural business-to-business website as one of the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" for the 12th year in a row. Office Depot was ranked 4th on the list, a move up of two spots from last year.

The annual list, dubbed the Div50, recognizes companies for the volume, consistency and quality of business opportunities granted to women- and minority-owned companies. The Div50 has become a highly valued metric of corporate excellence in the diversity space.

"We are proud to be named one of the top organizations for multicultural business opportunities for the 12th consecutive year," said Steve Calkins, senior vice president of Office Depot's Business Solutions Division. "Office Depot is committed to supplier diversity, and our ranking on the BusinessDiversity.com Div50 list further shows our dedication to supporting women- and minority-owned businesses."

Office Depot's comprehensive Supply Chain Diversity program gives Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) ample opportunities to grow and prosper. The company seeks out promising HUBs that are certified minority-, women-, disabled- and veteran-owned to ensure equal opportunity in the supplier selection process. Office Depot also produces an annual HUB catalog that features an assortment of more than 1,600 items from select HUB suppliers.

In addition, the company has affiliations with national organizations such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other organizations that share Office Depot's goal of making a positive impact on economic development through supplier diversity.

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Office Depot Named a Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities - Hispanic Business

Office Depot, celebrating 25 years as a global provider of office supplies and services, has been recognized by the DiversityBusiness.com multicultural business-to-business website as one of the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" for the 12th year in a row. Office Depot was ranked 4th on the list, a move up of two spots from last year.

The annual list, dubbed the Div50, recognizes companies for the volume, consistency and quality of business opportunities granted to women- and minority-owned companies. The Div50 has become a highly valued metric of corporate excellence in the diversity space.

"We are proud to be named one of the top organizations for multicultural business opportunities for the 12th consecutive year," said Steve Calkins, senior vice president of Office Depot's Business Solutions Division. "Office Depot is committed to supplier diversity, and our ranking on the BusinessDiversity.com Div50 list further shows our dedication to supporting women- and minority-owned businesses."

Office Depot's comprehensive Supply Chain Diversity program gives Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) ample opportunities to grow and prosper. The company seeks out promising HUBs that are certified minority-, women-, disabled- and veteran-owned to ensure equal opportunity in the supplier selection process. Office Depot also produces an annual HUB catalog that features an assortment of more than 1,600 items from select HUB suppliers.

In addition, the company has affiliations with national organizations such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other organizations that share Office Depot's goal of making a positive impact on economic development through supplier diversity.

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Northrop Grumman Among Top Multicultural Companies

Northrop Grumman Corp. has been named one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities in 2012, ranking fifth overall. Rising from last year's seventh place rating, Northrop Grumman is among the 50 Fortune 500 companies to receive a top score from DiversityBusiness.com, the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. This is the 12th annual listing.

More than 1.2 million businesses were asked to answer questions about diversity business in the marketplace. The Div50 award is based on factors such as volume, consistency and quality of business initiatives that a company grants to multicultural suppliers.

"We are very proud of this recognition," said Gloria Pualani, corporate director, socio-economic business programs (SEBP). "It is great to be ranked in the top five. Northrop Grumman has made a long-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusion in the supply chain, particularly with our small business partners."

Northrop Grumman's SEBPs play a key role in diversifying the company's supply chain and technical capabilities by connecting small businesses capabilities with its government programs, leading to significant business opportunities. In fiscal year 2011, Northrop Grumman awarded more than $3.4 billion in subcontracts to small businesses, 37 percent of its $9.3 billion in total subcontracts.

The SEBP program works to expand subcontracting opportunities for all classes of small business concerns, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, historically underutilized business zones, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions.

Northrop Grumman will receive the award at the DiversityBusiness.com's 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, April 25-27, 2012, in Mashantucket, Conn.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been named one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities in 2012, ranking fifth overall. Rising from last year's seventh place rating, Northrop Grumman is among the 50 Fortune 500 companies to receive a top score from DiversityBusiness.com, the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. This is the 12th annual listing.

Over 1.2 million businesses were asked to answer questions about diversity business in the marketplace. The Div50 award is based on factors such as volume, consistency and quality of business initiatives that a company grants to multicultural suppliers.

"We are very proud of this recognition," said Gloria Pualani, corporate director, socio-economic business programs (SEBP). "It is great to be ranked in the top five. Northrop Grumman has made a long-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusion in the supply chain, particularly with our small business partners."        

Northrop Grumman's SEBPs play a key role in diversifying the company's supply chain and technical capabilities by connecting small businesses capabilities with its government programs, leading to significant business opportunities. In fiscal year 2011, Northrop Grumman awarded more than $3.4 billion in subcontracts to small businesses, 37 percent of its $9.3 billion in total subcontracts.

The SEBP program works to expand subcontracting opportunities for all classes of small business concerns, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, historically underutilized business zones, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions.

Northrop Grumman will receive the award at the DiversityBusiness.com's 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, April 25-27, 2012, in Mashantucket, Conn.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

CONTACT: Margaret Mitchell-Jones (703) 280-2739 m.mitchell-jones@ngc.com

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been named one of America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities in 2012, ranking fifth overall. Rising from last year's seventh place rating, Northrop Grumman is among the 50 Fortune 500 companies to receive a top score from DiversityBusiness.com, the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States. This is the 12th annual listing.

Over 1.2 million businesses were asked to answer questions about diversity business in the marketplace. The Div50 award is based on factors such as volume, consistency and quality of business initiatives that a company grants to multicultural suppliers.

"We are very proud of this recognition," said Gloria Pualani, corporate director, socio-economic business programs (SEBP). "It is great to be ranked in the top five. Northrop Grumman has made a long-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusion in the supply chain, particularly with our small business partners."        

Northrop Grumman's SEBPs play a key role in diversifying the company's supply chain and technical capabilities by connecting small businesses capabilities with its government programs, leading to significant business opportunities. In fiscal year 2011, Northrop Grumman awarded more than $3.4 billion in subcontracts to small businesses, 37 percent of its $9.3 billion in total subcontracts.

The SEBP program works to expand subcontracting opportunities for all classes of small business concerns, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, historically underutilized business zones, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions.

Northrop Grumman will receive the award at the DiversityBusiness.com's 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference, April 25-27, 2012, in Mashantucket, Conn.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

CONTACT: Margaret Mitchell-Jones (703) 280-2739 m.mitchell-jones@ngc.com

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