Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Hosted its Annual Supplier Diversity Business Symposium on November 10, 2005
Diversity is a business imperative for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. The annual program is designed to build effective, long term business relationships with established and emerging diverse enterprises.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 15, 2005 -- Over 200 minority and women business entrepreneurs joined TBS Supplier Diversity Program to explore the brands of TBS at its annual business symposium held at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.
The theme for this year was “Create Your Opportunity Portfolio”. Sophia Choi, a prime-time news anchor for CNN Headline News, served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Rosemary Jones, Director of TBS, Inc. Supplier Diversity Program stated, “Our commitment to inclusion is stronger than ever. We have not only made supplier diversity a priority; it has become a part of the fabric of the company.” This is evidenced by Turner Broadcasting System’s national public recognition:
| | - Named #2 on DiversityInc. Magazines list of the top 50 companies for Diversity
- Received "Corporation of the Year Award "by the Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance
- Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers list (3rd time)
- Women in Technology's Best Employer in Georgia Award
- Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT) Atlanta Chapter Woman in Technology (Angie Simmons) and Woman of the Year (Louise Sams)
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TBS presenters included a great team of experts from Turner Properties, Turner Sports Interactive/NASCAR.com, Atlanta Braves and CNN en Espanol. Chuck Burleson, Vice President, Turner Properties Planning, Architecture & Construction gave insightful remarks about Turner Properties’ 50 active projects underway worth over $32 million in capital. Burleson’s statements emphasized the need (on both sides) for commitment, fairness, and grace.
Notably, this occasion also provided an excellent opportunity to recognize supplier excellence and to celebrate CNN’s 25th anniversary of extending news and information around the world. For more information about Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. visit www.turner.com
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