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California American Water to Host Supplier Diversity Showcase

Opportunities to do Business with Company and Contractors

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water will be hosting its annual Supplier Diversity Showcase on May 6th, 2025. The event connects suppliers and provides education and increased awareness of California-American Water’s commitment to a robust supply chain.

Attending the event will be CDM Smith, a primary contractor charged with many elements of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project. CDM Smith will join California American Water engineers and designers who will be both attending the showcase event and providing a site tour of the approved desalination facility north of Marina.

“This event will be a great opportunity for local and regional contractors, vendors and suppliers to learn more about California American Water” said California American Water’s Program Manager for Supplier Diversity, Alexus Russell. “Through this outreach, employers can experience firsthand opportunities for their companies to work with our company and other regional businesses.”

The event will be held at the Monterey Beach Hotel on May 6th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and admission is free.

Suppliers can learn more about becoming a certified diverse supplier below:

Supplier Clearinghouse:
Toll-Free: (800) 359-7998
E-Mail: info@thesupplierclearinghouse.com
Website: https://pro.prismcompliance.com/CustomCertApp/ApplicationStart.aspx?t=101&j=Wqt5bqn%2bN3gbPWxpRml1fFKUTR0UN4og

For Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses:
Dept. of General Services
Phone: 916-375-4940
E-Mail: OSDSHelp@dgs.ca.gov
Website: www.caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

The California Public Utilities Commission encourages regulated utilities to report on supplier diversity programs and initiatives. More information can be found at: https://www.amwater.com/caaw/supplierdiversity

For more information, please contact Alexus Russell at: Alexus.Russell@amwater.com

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About California American Water

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 700,000 people.

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Contacts

Media
Josh Stratton
Manager, External Affairs
Phone: 831-435-6015
Email: josh.stratton@amwater.com

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