Avis Budget Group Honored as One of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises
March 13 2017 - 11:00AM
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) has been featured on the
annual list of America's Top Corporations for Women’s Business
Enterprises (WBEs) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National
Council (WBENC). Now in its 17th year, the national recognition
celebrates companies that have strategically implemented processes
and driven results to support sustainable inclusion of WBEs in the
corporate and government supply chains. Avis Budget Group is the
only car rental company to earn a spot on the annual listing, and
has been featured on the selective list for 16 consecutive years.
“We remain committed to assuring that women-owned
businesses have the maximum practicable opportunity to work with
us, and are proud to be recognized once again for our continued
efforts in identifying and integrating them into our supplier
base,” said Larry De Shon, chief executive officer, Avis Budget
Group.
Avis Budget Group was one of 59 U.S. corporations
that met the rigorous standards to be recognized as one of
America’s Top Corporations for 2016. This year’s list represents
nearly 20 distinct industries, including aerospace & defense,
automotive, consumer products, financial services, nonprofits,
retail, technology, transportation & logistics and travel &
hospitality.
“Our Top Corporations know that stronger WBEs will
drive new sources of revenue, deepen customer satisfaction and
generate a stronger economy,” said Pamela Prince-Eason, president
and chief executive officer, WBENC.
Avis Budget Group will be honored in front of an
audience of more than 1,500 business leaders at the WBENC Summit
& Salute to WBEs taking place March 21-23, 2017 in New Orleans,
La.
About Avis Budget GroupAvis Budget
Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of vehicle rental
services, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more
than 10,000 rental locations in approximately 180 countries around
the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world’s
leading car sharing network, with more than one million members.
Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North
America, Europe and Australia directly, and operates primarily
through licensees in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group
has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in
Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at
www.avisbudgetgroup.com.
About WBENCFounded in 1997, WBENC
is the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and
operated by women, with over 12,000 WBENC-Certified WBEs.
WBENC-Certification is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations
representing America’s most prestigious brands, in addition to many
states, cities and other entities. Throughout the year, WBENC and
its 14 Regional Partner Organizations provide opportunities for
interactions between more than 650 member corporations, government
agencies and thousands of certified WBEs at business building
events and other forums. WBENC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that seeks and accepts donations from corporations,
foundations and individuals that support its mission and programs.
For more information, please go to www.wbenc.org.
Contact:
Alice Pereira
(973) 496-3916
PR@avisbudget.com
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