DTE's Local Investment and Economic Impact - DTE spent 3.3billionwithMichiganbusinessesin2024,creatingandsustainingnearly14,000jobsacrossthestate[2]−Since2010,DTEhasinvested24 billion with Michigan-based suppliers, creating or sustaining 92,000 Michigan jobs [2][6] - In 2024, DTE spent nearly 1billionwithcertifieddiversesuppliers,contributingtojobcreationinMichigan[3]−DTEhasearnedover72supplierdiversityindustryawardssince2018andpartnerswithorganizationsliketheNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncilandtheGreatLakesWomen′sBusinessCouncil[3]DetroitVoltage′sGrowthandCommunityImpact−DetroitVoltagehasinstalledhundredsofEVchargingstationsonbehalfofDTE,highlightingitscommunity−focusedandforward−thinkingbusinessmodel[1]−Thecompanyrecentlywonacontracttoprovidepublicsafetyandfieldsupportafterlargestormsandiscurrentlystaffingupforthisnewopportunity[1]−DetroitVoltage′scollaborationwithDTEhasgeneratedgood−payingjobopportunities,positivelyimpactingthelocaleconomy[4]−Thecompany′sfounder,DeanaNeely,mentorsotherfemalebusinessownersandisfinishingabookonlaunchingaconstructionbusiness[4]DTE′sRegionalEconomicContributions−InSoutheastMichiganandMetroDetroit,DTEbought2.53 billion in goods and services from 1,001 companies, generating or supporting at least 11,000 jobs [10] - In West Michigan, DTE spent 138millionwith167companies,creatingorsustainingover550jobs[10]−InNorthernMichigan,DTEinvestedover20 million with 108 companies, positively impacting about 90 jobs [10] - In South Michigan, DTE partnered with 275 companies, spending 286millionandaddingormaintaining1,200jobs[10]−InCentralMichigan,DTEinvested176 million with 94 companies, creating or sustaining 700 jobs [10] - In the Thumb Region, DTE spent 137millionwith118companies,positivelyimpacting600jobs[10]−IntheUpperPeninsula,DTEpartneredwith48businesses,spending31 million and generating or supporting about 140 jobs [10] DTE's Commitment to Local and Diverse Suppliers - DTE is a founding member of Pure Michigan Business Connect, which encourages businesses to buy from Michigan suppliers and connects local companies with in-state opportunities [5] - The company hosts outreach events to meet diverse business owners and connect them with new opportunities, helping entrepreneurs build capacity for growth [8] - DTE's investments in local and diverse companies contribute to a thriving statewide economy and enable the delivery of higher quality, lower-cost services to customers [5]