The Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) named Herman Miller as its "Corporation of the Year" in the commercial products sector at the MMBDC's annual awards dinner on October 8, 2008. Finalists for the award included Steelcase, Inc., and Xerox Corporation.
"We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to creating an inclusive supply chain," said Kimberly Coffman, manager of Supplier Diversity at Herman Miller. "Herman Miller strives to create a better world through all aspects of its business and working with the MMBDC brings us one step closer to that goal."
The 25th annual awards dinner, held at the Detroit Marriott, carried the theme, "Celebrating the Stars of Supplier Diversity," and featured Harriet Michel, the National Minority Supplier Development Council President, as the guest speaker.
Herman Miller is committed to developing mutually beneficial business relationships through its supplier diversity procurement program. It also contributes to sharing best practices and educating its communities about the value of supplier diversity and its impact on the organization and society.
About the MMBDC
Founded in 1977, the Michigan Minority Business Development Council has more than 1,300 certified minority businesses and over 400 corporate members working to further its mission to certify minority businesses; provide access to procurement opportunities; and develop capacity for minority business development. The MMBDC was recently recognized by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as "2007 Council of the Year" for its work with major corporations to promote minority business development and growth.
About Herman Miller, Inc.
Herman Miller strives to create a better world around you--with inventive designs and services that enhance the places where people work, heal, learn, and live, and through its commitment to social responsibility. In fiscal 2008, the company's award-winning products and strategic consulting services generated more than $2 billion in revenue. Recognized both for its innovative products and business practices, in 2008 Herman Miller was again cited by FORTUNE as both the "Most Admired" in its industry and among the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America, while Fast Company named Herman Miller among the world's "Fast 50" most innovative companies. Herman Miller trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol MLHR.
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