/PRNewswire/ - Group O announced that the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC®) has recognized the company as a 2011 Regional Minority Supplier of the Year winner. The 16 outstanding African American, Asian, Hispanic and Native American-owned businesses recognized by NMSDC represent a broad range of industries across the country. NMSDC will present awards to each regional winner at an Awards Banquet on Wednesday, November 2, to conclude its 2011 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

"The measure of success in the global business environment is changing rapidly and business service providers like Group O must continue to innovate and offer differentiated solutions," said Gregg Ontiveros, CEO of Group O. "NMSDC is a leader in helping diverse suppliers work toward that vision – and we're honored to receive this recognition."

The 16 regional winners are nominated by their corporate customers and divided into four classes based on annual sales. Group O was selected in the category of companies with annual sales greater than $50 million. NMSDC-certified minority-owned businesses are evaluated on the basis of business growth, development and performance, community service, and the ability to overcome challenges brought on by the company owner's heritage or background.

"NMSDC-certified suppliers bring added value to the corporate supply chain," said NMSDC President Joset Wright. "This year's regional suppliers of the year represent the best companies among our 16,000 certified minority-owned businesses. They are dedicated to delivering great products and quality service to their corporate customers, and NMSDC is proud to honor them."

About NMSDC
Providing a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses is the primary objective of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, one of the country's leading business membership organizations. It was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes. The NMSDC Network includes a national office in New York and 37 Regional Councils across the country. There are 3,500 corporate members throughout the network, including America's top publicly-owned, privately-owned and foreign-owned companies as well as universities, hospitals and other buying institutions. The Regional Councils certify and match 16,000 minority-owned businesses with member corporations that want to purchase their goods and services. For more information, visit www.NMSDC.org. 

About Group O
Group O is a diversified service provider with solutions that optimize its clients' marketing execution, supply chain operations and strategic packaging needs. The company's Marketing Solutions group offers a full range of relevant loyalty and incentive programs, direct mail optimization services, and efficient consumer and trade fulfillment services. The Supply Chain Solutions group serves the heavy equipment and high-tech sectors with serialized, high-velocity and scalable forward- and reverse-logistics services, as well as strategic sourcing and procurement solutions. The Packaging Solutions group provides an extensive nationwide network of packaging materials, equipment, analytical and service offerings. Group O is ISO 9001:2008 and TL 9000-certified, and SAS 70 Type II-compliant. Headquartered in Milan, Illinois, Group O is the ninth-largest Hispanic-owned company in the United States and employs more than 1,500 employees. To learn more, visit www.GroupO.com.

Group O

Group O

Group O is a diversified business services provider with solutions that optimize its clients' marketing service execution, supply chain operations, and strategic packaging procurement. The Marketing Solutions group offers a full range of relevant loyalty and incentive programs; the O2 technology platform for high-volume, personalized print and direct marketing messages; and efficient consumer and trade fulfillment services. The Supply Chain Operations group serves the heavy equipment and high-tech sectors with serialized, high-velocity and scalable forward- and reverse-logistics services, as well as strategic sourcing and procurement solutions. The Packaging Solutions group provides an extensive, smart, nationwide network of packaging materials, equipment and service value. Group O is ISO 9001:2000 and TL 9000-certified, and SAS 70 Type II-compliant. Headquartered in Milan, Illinois, Group O is the ninth-largest Hispanic-owned company in the United States with over 1,300 employees. To learn more, visit www.groupo.com.

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