Ford believes that everyone benefits when all businesses are afforded an opportunity to compete in the marketplace. We encourage our 1st Tier suppliers to establish a goal of purchasing at least 6% of all goods and services from certified minority business enterprises, 2% from certified women-owned business enterprises and 3% from verified veteran business. Suppliers who do not establish Supplier Diversity Development Programs containing 5 year M/W/VBE purchasing objectives, and demonstrate a record of achieving those goals, may place their business relationship with Ford Motor Company at risk. Ford believes that creating opportunities for M/W/VBE enterprises is an imperative and wishes to partner with suppliers who share this philosophy.