Opportunities 2006 Asheville, NC Corning Cable Systems LLC Annette Setzer March 13, 2006

Agenda About Corning Cable Systems Supplier Diversity Commitment Contracting with Corning Cable Systems Summary

About Corning Cable Systems Corning Cable Systems is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper communications system solutions for voice, data and video network applications worldwide. Corning Cable Systems is wholly owned by Corning Incorporated. Our commitment to total quality and superior customer satisfaction distinguish us as a leader in the telecommunications industry.

About Corning Cable Systems Headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina Fiber Optic Cable and Hardware Divisions NAFTA North Carolina Texas Arizona Mexico and Dominican Republic Global presence EMEA APAC

Supplier Diversity Commitment supplier diversity policy Diversity is an integral part of Corning Incorporated’s value system and a critical business initiative. Corning Incorporated is committed to providing access to all suppliers and to promoting diversity in our supply base. The objective is to provide diverse businesses an opportunity to participate in our contracting and procurement process. We are also working to increase the amount of quality products and services we obtain directly from diverse suppliers. categories of supplier diversity: Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Disabled Business Enterprise (DIS) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Service-Disabled Veteran Business Ent. (SDVBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business Administration 8(a) Program Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDB) GLBT-Owned Business Enterprise (GLBT)

Supplier Diversity Commitment Member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council Affiliate memberships Carolinas Dallas/Ft. Worth Virginia Upstate New York New England Kentucky

Contracting with Corning Cable Systems the commercial relationship To protect your interest and to prevent misunderstandings, Corning Procurement & Transportation is the only organization authorized to commit Corning Incorporated to a purchasing agreement. Our purchase order is your assurance that Corning Incorporated stands behind the purchase and that your invoice will be paid in accordance with the agreed upon terms.

Contracting with Corning Cable Systems New suppliers to CCS must contact Procurement. Annette Setzer – CCS Small Business Liaison Officer annette.setzer@corning.com Your company information will be distributed to Procurement representatives at the various CCS US locations. Supplier Qualification Process Quality, Service, and Cost factors are evaluated. Qualification requirements vary depending on product or service provided (e.g. direct materials vs. indirect or services) . NDAs COIs Contracts

Contracting with Corning Cable Systems CCS is a technology company with a commitment to total quality and superior customer satisfaction. Direct Materials Direct materials specifications are stringent. Qualification of direct materials is lengthy. There are areas of opportunity for supplying direct materials within the various CCS businesses. CCS actively seeks diverse suppliers of direct materials. Indirect Materials & Services Greater opportunities than direct materials. CCS actively seeks diverse suppliers of indirect materials and services.

Summary CCS strives to include small and diverse businesses in all of our contracting opportunities. We hope to hear from you if your company has a product or service that may be a fit for CCS. Thank you for your time! Questions?