15th Anniversary Supplier Diversity & Business Development Showcase

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1 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 20 & 21, th Anniversary Supplier Diversity & Business Development Showcase Supplier diversity creates seamless channels of synergy between purchasing, sales and the customer.

2 A showcase engagement in the art of inclusive business practices August 20th & 21st, 2008 Milwaukee, WI, USA Johnson Controls is pleased to host its 15th Anniversary Supplier Diversity & Business Development Showcase. In addition to presenting industry-leading case studies and best practices in supplier diversity, Johnson Controls third major showcase will feature an artful roundtable discussion among the nation s leading corporations in diversity business development. (Note: This event will be videotaped for national distribution. Therefore, attendees will be a part of the studio audience.) Key industry stakeholders are invited to this showcase event including: National and regional leadership of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Members of the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR), including AT&T, Boeing, Chrysler, Ford, GM, IBM, Johnson Controls, the Kroger Company, Lockheed Martin, Proctor & Gamble, Toyota, Verizon and Wal-Mart Major companies interested in benchmarking supplier diversity and accelerating their programs Select Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Whether you are a major corporation seeking to establish a world-class supplier diversity program, or in pursuit of admission to the BDR, we highly recommend you attend this event that usually occurs only once every five years.

3 Showcase Overview Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Johnson Controls Building Efficiency headquarters 507 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI Welcome Reception: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM A ribbon cutting event, featuring senior executives who will publicly address Johnson Controls commitment to supplier diversity excellence and leadership philosophy. This event will also set the stage for the next day s events. Thursday, August 21st, 2008 Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin 500 N. Harbor Drive Milwaukee, WI Billion Dollar Roundtable C-Suite Summit: 8:00 AM A high-level exchange of core supplier diversity principles and perspectives among top representatives from the Billion Dollar Roundtable member corporations. Key topics will include roundtable discussions about opportunities and potential pitfalls when implementing supplier diversity policies, as it pertains to the greater economic impact on diverse communities. Showcase observers are welcomed to experience this informative videotaped event. Seating is limited. Best Practices Symposium: 10:00 am - Noon An informative presentation of Johnson Controls supplier diversity successes. Deal Makers Luncheon: Noon - 1:30 PM A recognition event for Johnson Controls teams that have executed noteworthy deals with diverse firms, presented jointly by NMSDC and Johnson Controls leadership.

4 Registration Register online at Or fill out this form, copy and fax it to Call for more information. Company/Department Name/Title Phone Fax Location Address City State Zip I will attend: WELCOME RECEPTION BILLION DOLLAR ROUNDTABLE C-SUITE SUMMIT BEST PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM DEAL MAKERS LUNCHEON Please RSVP by July 18, 2008

5 Supplier diversity creates seamless channels of synergy between purchasing, sales and the customer.

6 Adjacent image from the Johnson Controls TechnoJungle exhibit

7 Synergy Supplier diversity creates seamless channels of synergy between purchasing, sales and the customer.

8 Adjacent image from the Johnson Controls TechnoJungle exhibit

9 Change A new era of customer demand for effective supplier diversity creates a game-changer for Johnson Controls.

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11 A new era of customer demand for effective supplier diversity creates a game-changer for Johnson Controls.

12 We look forward to welcoming you to a two-day showcase of supplier diversity excellence at the highest levels. Join us at the beautiful lakefront shores of Milwaukee at our world-class science and technology museum. Stephen A. Roell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Johnson Controls Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin 500 N. Harbor Drive Milwaukee, WI