We support diversity in the supply chain because it is smart business and the right thing to do. Dominion is supported by a diverse population and we believe we have a responsibility to reciprocate. A diverse supplier base leads to improved supplier performance, competitive pricing, and enhanced creativity and innovation.

Supporting a diverse supply chain is just good business:

• We expand our competitive and qualified supplier base for goods and services.
• The increase in supplier base leads to improved supplier performance, competitive pricing, and increased innovation and creativity.

It's the right thing to do:

• Support continued economic growth in the communities where we provide service.
• Create customer loyalty through investment in our communities.
• Reinforce with our shareholders, customers and employees the company's commitment to value different ethnic and gender backgrounds.

We set rigorous annual corporate goals for spending with diverse businesses. Our partnerships with diverse suppliers translate into economic growth and increased employment opportunities in the communities we serve. We actively partner with government agencies, minority business groups and advocacy organizations to develop sourcing opportunities for diverse suppliers.

Dominion proudly supports minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, LGBT-owned, disability-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged businesses and more.

We rely on dedicated, competitive, ethical suppliers in order to produce and deliver power to our millions of customers.

We actively partner with government agencies, minority business groups and advocacy organizations to develop sourcing opportunities for diverse suppliers, including:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
• Disability:IN
• National Veteran Business Development Council
• The Metropolitan Business League
• Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
• Other local Chambers and advocacy groups

Although suppliers may self-certify, we also encourage potential suppliers to get certified with third party organizations, including but not limited to:

• The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
• Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC)
• Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC)
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
• Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO)
• Women's Business Enterprise Council - Ohio River Valley (WBEC-ORV)
• Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC)
• Disability:IN
• National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
• National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
• Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• National and State Departments of Transportation

• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Locate SBA-registered Small Business Suppliers
• Look up NAICS codes
• Federal Acquisition Regulation
• U.S. Small Business Administration Subcontracting Network "SUB-Net"