Office Depot honored for helping women in business

BOCA RATON, Fla. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council named Office Depot to the organization’s annual listing of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Office Depot has been included on this selective list honoring corporations for world class supplier diversity programs.

In its inclusion on WBENC’s 2008 list, Office Depot was recognized for its company-wide programs and initiatives that provide WBEs equal access to corporate contracts for goods and services.

“Our top corporations are world-class leaders in producing innovation and growth through partnerships with women’s business enterprises,” said Linda Denny, President and CEO of WBENC. “WBENC is proud to recognize Office Depot and the company’s world-class supplier diversity program for the eighth consecutive year. Office Depot is a leader in its commitment to women in business and in its ability to consistently break down barriers that impede WBEs from gaining fair access to procurement opportunities.”