Ford of Murfreesboro Reports Ford Named First Automaker to Earn Top Honors for Supporting Women-Owned Businesses

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 20, 2012 -- The Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) selected Ford for its 13th annual listing of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises. It is the only national award honoring corporations for world-class programs that level the playing field for women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to compete for corporate business.

Ford earned the award for developing and driving innovative best practices across its organization that result in productive business partnerships with women entrepreneurs and valuable products and services for their customers.

In 2011, Ford spent $1.06 billion with women-owned suppliers in the U.S., a 22 percent increase from $866 million in 2010. Since 2009, Ford has more than doubled its sourcing with women-owned businesses.

The increase in 2011 includes higher spending with suppliers that are playing a key role in Ford’s expanding portfolio of high-quality, safe, fuel-efficient products equipped with smart technologies. Examples include:
• Dura Automotive Systems, an Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company that is owned by Lynn Tilton’s Patriarch Partners investment company. Dura, which makes a variety of control systems, engineered assemblies and other products, supplies the award-winning heated power rear sliding window for the F-150 pickup

• Systrand Manufacturing, a Brownstown, Mich.- based company owned by Sharon Cannarsa. Systrand is producing machined parts for the next generation of Ford’s hybrid transmission that will be used in the new Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid
• Dakkota Integrated Systems, owned by Andra Rush and based in Holt, Mich. Dakkota won a contract to produce fascias and headliners for the redesigned Ford Explorer, which more than doubled sales in 2011 from 2010, finishing the year with 135,704 units sold in the U.S.

“Building a financially healthy, diverse supply base is a central part of the Ford purchasing strategy,” said Tony Brown, group vice president, Ford Global Purchasing. “We are proud to receive this recognition, and we hope it brings renewed attention to this important segment of our supply base.”

About Ford of Murfreesboro
Ford of Murfreesboro is your leading Ford dealer in middle Tennessee. We offer new Ford Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Crossovers online at www.fordofmurfreesboro.com. Our Sales Department’s goal is to provide you with the best new car buying experience possible. If you’re looking for a pre-owned vehicle, Ford of Murfreesboro has a wide variety to choose from! Commitment to customer care doesn’t stop with your vehicle purchase. Our highly qualified technicians in our Service Department perform everything from regular maintenance to expert repairs.

Search for all new 2011 and 2012 Ford, including E-Series Cargo Van, E-Series Wagon, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, Fiesta, Flex, Focus, Focus Sedan, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger, Taurus, Transit Connect. Our Sales Department’s goal is to provide you with the best new car buying experience possible. If you’re looking for a pre-owned vehicle, Ford of Murfreesboro has a wide variety to choose from! At Ford of Murfreesboro Service Center, our highly qualified technicians are here to provide exceptional service in a timely manner. From oil changes to transmission replacements, our dedication to maintaining top tier customer service, for both new and pre-owned car buyers! We are here to assist you every step of the way from the purchase of your new or pre-owned vehicle with financing and quotes to service and parts maintenance. It's our commitment to earn your business every day.

Whether you come to us knowing the exact model and options you want with financing in hand, or haven't made your choice and need help with the loan, we are prepared to work with you. At Ford of Murfreesboro our Ford Finance Department has access to loan and lease programs designed to fit within your budget. Perfect credit or rough around the edges, we will work hard to get you financed. We are centrally located in Murfreesboro, Rutherford county, Tennessee and are proud to serve people throughout the Nashville area, including Chattanooga, Clarksville, Smyrna, Manchester, Lebanon, Spring Hill, Fayetteville, Belinda City and Brentwood. From purchasing to financing to maintenance, we've got you covered with friendly, courteous service, all at competitive prices.

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Ford of Murfreesboro
1550 NW Broad Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

www.fordofmurfreesboro.com

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