Comerica supplier diversity program

At Comerica, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we serve. This includes an ongoing effort to enhance local and regional business climates through various initiatives, like our Comerica Supplier Diversity Program.

"At Comerica, diversity is a core value and an integral part of our business strategy. We are committed to pursuing a diverse supplier base that encourages the growth of enterprises owned by minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. We believe an inclusive supply chain will provide the innovation, flexibility, and adaptability we need to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. We know that a supply chain that reflects our customer base will better serve our customers, grow our business, and build an even stronger organization.”

-Curt Farmer,
Chairman & CEO

The Comerica Supplier Diversity Program helps foster the growth of diverse companies, especially in our major markets of Michigan, California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina. As a large, national corporation, we rely upon an ever-increasing network of business partners to meet the needs of our customers. A growing number of these partners meet the Comerica Supplier Diversity Program criteria.

Program criteria

A firm qualifies as a diverse supplier when it operates as an independent business entity which is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by U.S. Citizens who are members of one or more of the following groups:

African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Indian Americans and other individuals found to be qualified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under 13 CFR 124.105. Native Americans, as used in this provision, means American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts and native Hawaiians
People with Disabilities
Women
Veterans
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ+)

Comerica's expectations

Comerica's policy is to encourage the establishment and growth of diverse suppliers through technical assistance and placement of business where appropriate. With a focus on building long-lasting business relationships, supplier selection is based on:

Quality products and services
Competitive pricing
Adherence to delivery schedules

Becoming a supplier to Comerica

Potential diverse suppliers may be invited to meet with Comerica representatives for a discussion regarding their products and services. When necessary, we will provide diverse suppliers with the technical assistance and information to assist them in becoming corporate suppliers.

If you are interested in becoming a supplier of Comerica, please email twlefevre[at]comerica.com

Comerica's commitment

Comerica has been recognized locally and nationally for our commitment to diversity. Comerica has been recognized by Minority Business News USA in their Best of the Decade for Supplier Diversity and Black EOE Journal and Professional Women’s Magazine in their Best of the Best for supplier. Comerica’s supplier diversity program has been rated Best in Class by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, nominated multiple times for Corporation of the Year for the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s ACE Awards, and recognized by the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council’s Buy Those That Buy Us (BTTBU) awards.

Comerica's ongoing support of initiatives to help foster the growth and success of diverse businesses is reflected in our support of the following organizations: