DETROIT, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy
announced today it spent $1.7 billion
with Michigan businesses in 2018,
creating and sustaining more than 8,000 jobs across the state and
exceeding its in-state spending goal by $800,000.
Since 2010, DTE spent more than $9.2
billion with Michigan-based
suppliers of goods and services, creating 24,000 jobs.
"We prioritize partnerships with in-state suppliers, and we
encourage others to do the same," said DTE Chief Procurement
Officer Tony Tomczak. "DTE's
commitment gives Michigan's
hard-working business owners new opportunities to succeed, expands
the local economy and builds stronger communities."
Below are highlights of DTE's partnership with Michigan-based vendors, including dollars
spent, number of businesses, and total jobs positively
impacted:
- Southeast Michigan and
Metro Detroit: DTE bought $1.3
billion in goods and services from 1,261 companies,
generating and supporting more than 6,000 jobs. Forty percent of
this spending – $512 million – was
sourced from companies based in Detroit.
- West Michigan: DTE
spent $66 million with 215 companies,
creating and sustaining more than 300 jobs.
- Northeast and Northwest
Michigan: DTE invested $38
million with 176 companies, positively impacting nearly 180
jobs.
- South Michigan: DTE
partnered with more than 450 companies, spending $182 million and adding or maintaining nearly 850
jobs.
- Central Michigan: DTE
invested $41 million with more than
150 companies, creating and sustaining 190 jobs.
- Thumb Region: DTE spent $93
million with 250 companies, positively impacting more than
400 jobs.
- Upper Peninsula: DTE partnered with 53 businesses,
spending $12 million generating and
supporting nearly 60 jobs.
DTE is a founding member of Pure Michigan Business Connect, a
public-private initiative that encourages companies to buy from
Michigan vendors and connects
local companies with in-state business opportunities.
"We do this without sacrificing quality and affordability, which
demonstrates the competitiveness of our state's economy," Tomczak
said.
For W-3 Construction, a Detroit
construction services company, DTE's focus on Michigan businesses translates into increased
revenue and additional jobs. W-3 helps DTE build new substations to
provide more reliable electric power for its customers.
"We've been in Detroit for more
than 30 years and established a track record of delivering
high-quality, cost-competitive services to DTE," said Linda Turner, client relations manager for W-3.
"The increased business from DTE has fueled our growth, allowing us
to bring on additional full-time Michigan workers and hire more local skilled
laborers for projects."
DTE is also committed to developing a more inclusive supply
base. Last year, the company spent $472
million with certified diverse suppliers and captured 11
industry-wide supplier diversity achievement awards. DTE's
innovative approach to supplier diversity is based on outreach and
mentoring.
"We seek out Michigan companies
to ensure they're aware of upcoming bid opportunities and are ready
to partner with us, or with our largest suppliers," Tomczak
added. "We meet local business owners where they are and
connect them with new business opportunities."
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is
a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the
development and management of energy-related businesses and
services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric
company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern
Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million
customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy
businesses focused on power and industrial projects, renewable
natural gas, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and
energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE will
reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80 percent
by 2050 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe,
reliable and affordable. DTE is committed to being a force for
good in the communities where it serves through volunteerism,
education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and
economic progress. Information about DTE is available at
dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com,
twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com.
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