Supplier Diversity
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Supplier Diversity Symposium | Areas of opportunity | A message from our CEO | Certifying agencies for diverse suppliers | 2nd Tier Reporting Alliant Energy recognizes the value of diversity within our supplier base. We are committed to increasing utilization of minority and women-owned businesses, so that our suppliers reflect the diversity of the communities we are privileged to serve. |
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To learn about our Supplier Diversity program or to register as a potential diverse Alliant Energy supplier, please e-mail: supplierdiversity@alliantenergy.com. Attach your company information and certification(s).
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Read more about why supplier diversity is critical to our success with our brochure Supplier Diversity: Powering Our Success [PDF] and view a video clip [WMV] featuring Alliant Energy executives and suppliers explaining the value of diversity.
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2009 Supplier Diversity Symposium Over 215 minority and woman business owners attended our Supplier Diversity Symposium in Dubuque, IA on April 24, 2009 to showcase their products and services. The goal of the event was to create opportunities for potential suppliers to do business with us and for our company to increase our diversity supplier network. The PowerPoint presentations shared during the program are available to download below in PDF format.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Ideas for Success in our Dynamic Environment
Audio Clips Bill Harvey - Chairman, President and CEO Tom Aller - Senior Vice President of Resource Development Dr. Floyd Rose - President, Wisconsin Supplier Development Council |
Areas of opportunity
Our Supplier Diversity initiative is designed to increase the utilization of certified minority and women-owned businesses through purchasing of products and services throughout the procurement process. Areas of opportunity include:
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Products Automobiles Auto Parts Boilers Building Supplies Chemicals Compressors Computer Hardware Computer Software Electric Meters Electrical Supplies Equipment and Furniture Forklifts Generators HR Recruitment Industrial Fans Janitorial Supplies Lighting Products Material Handling Equipment MRO Supplies Office Supplies Paint Paper and Paper Products PVF (Pipe, Valves & Fittings) Pole Line Hardware Safety Equipment Substation Equipment T&D Line Hardware Telecom Equipment Tools Transformers Turbines Uniforms Valves Welding Supplies Wire and Cable Wood Poles |
Services Advertising and Design Agencies Appraisals Auditing Boiler Repairs Catering Construction Consulting Courier Credit Card Administration Design and Construction Electrical Maintenance Employment Agencies Engineering Consultants Financial Heavy Equipment Heavy Hauling/Freight Incentive/Recognition Programs IT Consulting Services Janitorial Services Landscaping Legal Consultants Office Furniture Personnel Consultants Pest Control Plumbing Maintenance Promotional Items Right-of-Way Clearing Roofing Security Services Snow Removal Testing Consultants Trash Disposal Tree Trimming Turbine Overhauls |
A message from our CEO:
Supplier diversity is more than an expression at Alliant Energy
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At our company, supplier diversity is a way of doing business that adds value to our company and helps us achieve long-term growth. We recognize that how we operate our business has a significant impact on the economic vitality of the communities we are privileged to serve. Alliant Energy supports the growth and development of minority- and women-owned businesses. We are equally committed to helping them sustain and grow their business through mentoring and supplier development activities. |
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Our commitment to Supplier Diversity is founded on these benefits:
Alliant Energy's Supplier Diversity initiatives are overseen by our Supplier Diversity Council. We have a responsibility to implement procurement processes and procedures that will enhance opportunities with minority- and women-owned businesses. All Alliant Energy employees - from the executive team to the crews keeping the lights on - share in this corporate-wide commitment. William D. Harvey Chairman, President and CEO |
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Certifying agencies for diverse suppliers
National Minority Supplier Development Council Regional Affiliates
Wisconsin Supplier Development Council
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Targeted Small Business - Iowa
Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce: Minority and Women Business Development Program
City of Milwaukee - Emerging Business Enterprise Program
Municipal Government Agencies
State Government Agencies
Iowa Department of Transportation
U.S./State Department of Transportation (Wisconsin)
2nd Tier Reporting
We request that our primary suppliers utilize and report spending with minority and women-owned business enterprises. If we have asked you to participate in our 2nd Tier reporting program, please utilize the link below.
Alliant Energy 2nd Tier reporting page operated by CVM Solutions