sustainance
1 | Converse through DEI programming, events and training for managers and employees
2 | Diversify through professionals of color, women, LGBTQ community members and individuals with disabilities at all levels of our firm
3 | Advocate for underserved communities through financial contributions, volunteering, mentoring and in-kind services
4 | Align with organizations advancing DEI in our industry
5 | Champion suppliers, vendors and organizations driving positive change
6 | Participate in DEI initiatives within our industry and across our businesses
Investments
Diverse pool of clients and prospects Products and services tailored to the mindsets, priorities, cultural preferences and economic conditions of a vast diversity of people
African, Latino and Asian-American (MBE) Women (WBE) Veteran and service-disabled veteran (SDV) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Small business (SBE)
Partners
Drives economic parityfor MBE's in the chicagoland area.
Our role:Active Member and sponsorsince 1998
Increasing diversity and cultural competencyin chicago financial services
Our role: 2014 Founding member
Supports the growth of black Leaders and business from grassroots to the boardroom
Our role: Founding Sponsor Of Lead Partner Program Pioneer