Working with diverse businesses is not only good for our organization, but also good for our entire economic community. For many years, our company has partnered with a diverse group of suppliers that consistently provide products and services needed to provide our employees with the tools they need to meet the needs of our customers. Our plan is to continue these alliances and ensure that policies, procedures and programs are in place to provide an equal opportunity for all companies who want to do business with us.

For more information regarding our program, visit the Supplier Diversity section of our web site.

To be eligible to participate in AEP's Supplier Diversity Program, a company must be certified as at least one of the following:

• Woman-Owned Business - A company that is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more women or, in the case of publicity owned business, at least 51% of stock owned by one or more women.
• Minority-Owned Business - A company that is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more minority persons.
• Listed as a Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone
• SBA Disabled Veteran

Program participation requires all businesses provide proof of certification through one of the following:

• Small Business Administration
• Certifying local, state or federal agency
• A qualified agency

You will be asked to provide copies of certifications as part of AEP's New Supplier Registration.