NAMWOLF Praises Turner Construction Company for Utilization of M/WBE Suppliers

The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) commends Turner Construction Company for their utilization of minority and women owned businesses (M/WBEs). In 2005, Turner awarded over $1 billion worth of contracts to M/WBEs.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 15, 2006 -- The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) commends Turner Construction Company for their utilization of minority and women owned businesses (M/WBEs). In 2005, Turner awarded over $1 billion worth of contracts to M/WBEs.

“Turner’s commitment to provide opportunities to minority and women owned businesses is a tremendous industry-wide example for other corporations,” said Yolanda Coly, Associate Director of NAMWOLF. “Spending $1 billion with M/WBEs is quite the accomplishment and their efforts are to be praised.”

Turner awarded more than 2,900 contracts to M/WBEs last year and continues to increase supplier diversity initiatives. Turner Construction Company is the leading general builder in the United States with construction volume of $7 billion in 2005. They also rank first or second in major segments of the construction industry.

The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (www.namwolf.org) was founded in June, 2001. It is a national trade association comprising a select group of minority and women-owned law firms which exhibit excellence in the legal profession. The primary aim of the organization is to advocate for the increased utilization of minority and women-owned law firms by major corporations and public entities throughout the United States.

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