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America's Best Diverse Suppliers

As recognized by leading supplier diversity advocates

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 Industry:

  Professional Sports

Participating Organization

Major League Baseball

 

 

 

 

 

Discover the diverse suppliers that gave Major League Baseball a winning edge during the 2008 Season

Champion's FIRST

Returning 2010

   
League's BEST
2009

Learn more about MLB's Diverse Business Partners Program


The LEAGUE'S BEST 2009

Minnesota Twins

recognize

Innovative Office Solutions

as one of America's Best Diverse Suppliers

   

 

Innovative Office Solutions,

 a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (MBE),

 has been providing Office Solutions to the Minnesota Twins since 2007

Jennifer Smith

CEO

151 East Cliff Road

Burnsville, MN  55337

Tel: 952-808-9900

Fax: 4952-894-7153

Website: www.innovativesos.com

SUPPLIER PROFILE

HISTORY

Company Description:

Innovative Office Supplies is a full service dealer of office and school supplies, office furniture and facility and maintenance supplies to businesses of all sizes.

Current Owner(s) / Since:

Jennifer Smith has been the principal owner of the company since it was established in 2001.

MANAGEMENT

CEO / President / Principal:

Jennifer Smith, CEO

Other:

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FACILITIES

No. Facilities:

One facility

Location(s):

Burnsville, MN

SERVICE CAPABILITIES

Geographic Service Area:

National-USA

Service Offering:

Office supplies, furniture, facilities supplies, school supplies, technology products, breakroom supplies

Primary Commodity /  Service Code:

Standard Industry Classification

SIC: n/a

North American Industry Classification Scheme

NAICS: n/a

United National Standard Product Service Code

UNSPSC: n/a

UNSPSC: n/a

Industries Served:

Professional Sports – Major League Baseball, and more.

Clients/Customers:

Minnesota Twins and more.

Certifications:

WBENC

SPECIAL HONORS

ABDS MEMBER

diversityinbusiness.com welcomes Innovative Office Solutions as one of

America's Best Diverse Suppliers Class of 2009

 

 

 Club Endorsement

  Senior Leadership

Senior Management's Perspective:

David St. Peter

President

Minnesota Twins

"The Twins organization is committed to providing opportunities for outstanding suppliers to contribute to our success.  We are pleased to have the opportunity to again recognize a great supplier -- this year, Innovative Office Solutions -- as one of America's Best Diverse Suppliers."

  DBP Program Administrative Team

The DBP Program Administrator's Perspective:

Raenell Dorn

Vice President, HR/Diversity

Minnesota Twins

“We are pleased with our relationship with Innovative Office Solutions.  They understand our business.  They have provided great products and their turnaround time is terrific.  Their customer services skills are top notch.”

 

Pictured above is Raenell Dorn, VP of HR/Diversity for the Twins, presenting  Jennifer Smith, CEO of Innovative Office Supplies, with the 2009 Jackie Robinson “Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner” (MVDBP) Award on Opening Day April 18, 2009 at the Twins' Ballpark.  Also on the field is Clayton Judge (far left), MLB's Director of Diversity Initiatives, and Bud Hanley (far right), Twins' Director of Purchasing.

  Procurement Team

The Buyer's Perspective:

Bud Hanley

Director of Purchasing

Minnesota Twins

“We chose Innovative Office Solutions as our provider after extensive research and they have been superb in every facet.  Their products are great, their delivery service extremely reliable and their customer service has been outstanding.”

  Business Diversity and the Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins

 Diverse Business Partners Program


Mission Statement

  • The Minnesota Twins are committed to increasing opportunities for minority and female owned businesses as well as equal opportunity in the area of employment.

  • The Minnesota Twins maintain a fundamental commitment to excellence in service by providing affordable entertainment to our fans and establishing a successful business partnership between the team and the community.

  • This commitment will result in the creation of a network of businesses that reflects the economic, cultural and diverse makeup of the community in which we reside.

  • The Diverse Business Partners program has been established to aid in identification and utilization of the diverse resources available in our community.

  • This partnership will allow us to grow as an organization in a manner consistent with the values and tradition of our community, increase minority presence and develop a potential new fan base.

 

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