OfficeMax recognised for minority support
February
2005–Itasca(IL):OfficeMax has been ranked fourth nationwide on the 2004
Div50 list, which recognises company support of minority and women-owned
businesses.
Over the years,the OP distributor has launched a number of
successful programmes aimed to help minority and women-owned vendors grow and
become successful. These include annual educational sponsorships, and various
promotional and marketing initiatives.
OfficeMax president/CEO,Chris
Milliken, said:“We are honoured to be recognised for our ongoing commitment to
supplier diversity and business development.”
The company, which has
raised its rank from ninth to fourth overall, is the only OP supplier to make
the list for the past two years.