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www.negociosnow.com NegociosNow NegociosNow El Especial Supplier diversity supporters lauded during Million Dollar Club breakfast T Photo Ammar Najjar (From left) USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez; Mariano Legaz, Verizon Wireless Florida Region President; Ruben Taborda, Johnson & Johnson Chief Procurement Officer; and USHCC Chairman Marc Rodriguez. he United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) recognized 42 corporations leading the way in supplier diversity at its Million Dollar Club breakfast during the 2013 USHCC National Convention held in Chicago in September. "The 2013 Million Dollar Club honorees have all made substantial investments in the Hispanic business community" said USHCC President and CEO Javier Palomarez. "They all recognize that diversifying their supply chain with Hispanic enterprises is critical to success in today's economy. Their procurement decisions are creating jobs, spurring economic development, and improving communities throughout the nation. Many of these companies have been acknowledged here before, and this year's recognition is a tribute to the powerful role of collaboration between Hispanic businesses and great American corporations in our economic recovery." The Million Dollar Club was established to recognize corporations and procurement executives who actively demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs) through their work with Hispanic suppliers. This year's honorees invested a minimum of $25 million to upward of $1 billion in Hispanic-owned businesses. "These corporations stand out among their colleagues as champions of supplier diversity and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to increasing opportunities for Hispanic businesses in America," said USHCC Chairman Marc Rodriguez. "We look forward to our continued partnership as we seek to open new doors for our emerging Hispanic business community." J&J officer Ruben Taborda tapped as Corporate Advocate of the Year T he United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) presented its Corporate Advocate of the Year award for 2013 to Johnson & Johnson Chief Procurement Officer for Medical Devices/Supplier Diversity Ruben Taborda during the USHCC National Convention in Chicago. The annual award recognizes executives who demonstrate a steadfast commitment to Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs), the nation's fastest growing minority entrepreneurial group. The business advocacy award particularly distinguishes those who advance the USHCC's mission in support of its key constituents, understanding the importance of bringing together Hispanic businesses and local chambers, along with the corporate partner. "Ruben Taborda is a visionary leader who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering business relationships between minority owned enterpri- Photo Brian Morowzcyniski ses and corporate America," said Javier Palomarez, USHCC President and CEO. "Mr. Taborda is a true role model, leading by example and committed to providing concrete growth opportunities for Hispanic businesses throughout the nation. This award is a rededication to Ruben's longtime mission of helping Hispanic businesses flourish." Taborda is responsible for managing Johnson and Johnson's Medical Devices and Global Supplier Diversity spending related to promoting innovation, value creation and supplier diversity opportunities. "Ruben has been a staunch supporter of our organization and the diverse businesses it represents." added USHCC Chairman Marc Rodriguez. "We are privileged to honor him with our Advocate of the Year Award, and we remain committed to a partnership with Johnson & Johnson that will continue to advance the Hispanic business community." Shell Oil Co. Supplier Diversity Manager Debra Stewart (right) chats with members of the Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Emerging Leaders program. Dicembre 20082008 13 Octubre Pag. Diciembre 2013 11 $25M - $50M category winners • BMW North America • Enterprise Holdings • Hilton Worldwide • Honda • MGM Resorts International • Sodexo • WellPoint $50M - $75M category winners • Accenture • Merck • Unisys • UPS $75M - $100M category winners • Alcatel-Lucent • BASF • Marriott International Inc. • MillerCoors $100M - $250M category winners • BP • Comcast/NBC Universal • IBM Corporation • Kaiser Permanente • Pfizer • Sempra Energy • Shell Oil • Target • The Coca-Cola Company • Wells Fargo $250M - $500M category winners • Bank of America • General Electric • General Motors • Hewlett-Packard • Johnson & Johnson • JPMorgan Chase & Co. • PepsiCo • Southern California Edison • The Kroger Company • Toyota Motor North America • USPS $500M+ category winners • AT&T • Avis Budget Group • Ford Motor Company • Sprint Nextel Corporation • SUPERVALU Inc. • Verizon Johnson & Johnson named Top Latino ERG T he United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) recognized Johnson & Johnson as the nation's top Latino Employee Resource Group (ERG) during the Fourth Annual Latino ERG Summit and Corporate Challenge in Chicago. The Summit and Corporate Challenge is an essential component of the USHCC's annual convention and brings together ERGs to share best practices and provide compelling results on the value of Hispanic executives and employees in corporate America. Five corporate finalists competed in the Corporate Challenge based on four key areas: career advancement of Hispanic professionals, alignment of ERG initiati- ves and corporate objectives, community involvement, and cultural advancement within the company. The 2012 Latino ERG Committee was chaired by Dr. Robert Rodriguez, President of Chicago-based DRR Advisors LLC. "Our organization is honored to recognize Johnson & Johnson as this year's winner of the fourth annual Latino ERG Corporate Challenge," said USHCC President and CEO Javier Palomarez. "This competition has grown dramatically over the past few years, and we are delighted to celebrate each group's accomplishments. We believe in highlighting the vital role Hispanic ERGs play in creating a competitive advantage for their firms." Since the inaugural Summit and Corporate Challenge in 2010, a large number of America's most iconic corporations have competed in this annual event that strives to improve diversity in recruitment and retention, management and talent development while helping companies reach a broader range of consumer segments. "Hispanic ERGs, year after year, are setting the standard for corporate strategy given a changing national demographic," adds USHCC Chairman Marc Rodriguez. "Because of their work, more Hispanic employees and executives will thrive in the corporate environment, and the USHCC is thrilled to support their efforts."

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