FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2006
CONTACT: Amy Pobst
Nordstrom, Inc.
(206) 373-3036
NORDSTROM TO HOST PROJECT PREVIEW FOR LOCAL MINORITY AND
WOMEN-OWNED CONTRACTORS
New Nordstrom Store to Open at Aventura in fall 2007
SEATTLE (April 26, 2006) – Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), will host a
Project Preview event for the new Nordstrom at Aventura Mall, on Thursday, May 25,
from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise
Port. The event is an opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses to learn more
about the retailer’s contracting opportunities. The 167,000 square foot Nordstrom store
will open in fall 2007.
“Through this program, Nordstrom has built partnerships with businesses in the
communities we serve,” said Barbara Valdez, director of the Nordstrom Supplier Diversity
Program. “We’re looking forward to being in Aventura and opening our eighth Nordstrom
store in South Florida. This new store gives Nordstrom the opportunity to work locally
with qualified minority and women-owned businesses.”
Nordstrom is seeking subcontractors for interior and exterior portions of the project, as
well as vendors and contractors for construction supplies and materials. To be considered,
a company must be licensed and bondable and demonstrate private sector experience.
Project Previews are part of the company’s commitment to building diversity through its
workforce, community and business partnerships. The Nordstrom Supplier Diversity
program was created specifically to develop business partnerships with minority and
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Nordstrom Project Preview for Aventura
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women-owned vendors, suppliers and construction subcontractors. In addition to
construction services and supplies, the program identifies products ranging from women’s
apparel to office supplies.
In 2005, Nordstrom expenditures with minority and women-owned businesses reached
$635 million, bringing total expenditures to $6.4 billion since the program was launched in
1989. Nordstrom is also a member of the National Minority Supplier Development
Council and supports many of its local affiliates. The Northwest Minority Business
Council recognized Nordstrom in 2005 as the National Corporation of the Year for
promoting minority business development through its supplier diversity program.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 156 US
stores located in 27 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom
operates 99 Full-Line Stores, 49 Nordstrom Racks, five Façonnable boutiques, one
freestanding shoe store and two clearance stores. Nordstrom also operates 32 Façonnable
boutiques in Europe. Additionally, Nordstrom serves customers through its online
presence at www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs. Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly
traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.
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