GENERAL MOTORS DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO SUPPLIER DIVERSITY BY PARTNERING WITH WECONNECT CANADA

By General Motors of Canada - WEConnect Canada is pleased to announce that General Motors of Canada has become the latest corporate member supporting the organization's efforts to increase supplier diversity and facilitate access to corporate supply chains for women-owned business enterprises across Canada.

"General Motors' membership in WEConnect Canada demonstrates not only the commitment they have made to supplier diversity, but also emphasizes the value to be found in women-owned businesses," said Mary Anderson, executive director, WEConnect Canada.

"Our role is simply to facilitate the connection between women-owned businesses and the procurement officers of top corporations. Once this connection is made, these businesses can win contracts based on their own merit. General Motors understands the concept and by joining WEConnect Canada, is taking a leadership role in supplier diversity in Canada," commented Anderson.

"General Motors is committed to building successful, sustainable, and profitable business relationships," said Kevin Williams, president and managing director of General Motors of Canada. "By providing opportunities to entrepreneurs who might not otherwise have access, not only do we succeed in helping others, but we strengthen our supply chain with diverse skill sets and innovative thinking."

General Motors has a long history of supporting supplier diversity, establishing a formal supplier diversity program more than 40 years ago.

"At General Motors, we value diversity and will continue diversification in our supply base. We look forward to building stronger business relationships through our membership in WEConnect," said Bob Socia, vice president, global purchasing and supply chain, General Motors Company.