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Think diversity isn't important to your business? Not sure how inclusion drives your bottom line? Consider these stats*:
Companies that adjust and focus on the cultural nuances of these consumers and population shifts will gain a competitive advantage by capitalizing on new and expanding business opportunities, according to Jackie Glenn, vice president of Global Diversity at Dell EMC. Glenn is a pioneering diversity and inclusion expert who lives by the mantra, “It’s better to be respected than liked.” Her groundbreaking initiatives have reshaped organizational policies, unified a multidimensional corporate culture, and generated international interest and intrigue. By proving she is her word, solidifying business relationships, and securing overwhelming buy-in, Glenn was pivotal in guiding Fortune 500 EMC Corporation to personify its brand of innovation in the global community. On Feb. 23, Glenn will headline the Chamber’s inaugural Talent Forum, which will explain why diversity is much more than a social nicety—it’s a business imperative. She’ll explore the ROI of diversity, how differences in the room drive creativity and innovation, why a demographic shift is important to companies striving to attract and retain talent, and more. Glenn will be joined by Lisa Schiller, vice president of Client Deliver for ManpowerGroup Solutions, who will discuss what diverse candidates are looking for. Read ManpowerGroup’s whitepaper on the subject here. The event will also feature comments from a panel of local diversity experts who have been successful at turning strategies into action. Hear from John Adams, Red Hat, Inc.; Patrice Gilmore, Holt Brothers Construction; Eugenia Jones, HCL America, Inc.; and Cleon Umphrey, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. Learn more and registerThe forum takes place from 8 – 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at PNC Arena. Learn more and register here.
*Stats provided by Jackie Glenn Joe Milazzo, executive director of the Regional Transportation Alliance, was recently honored by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce with the Chair's Award for Public Private Partnership. Full citation of the award presentation is below. Now 14 years as the executive director of their organization, this individual convenes elected officials, senior government staff, technical experts, and the business leaders to solve problems. He is delightfully impatient and jokes that the mission of his organization is not “Let’s get ready to” nor “Let’s think about doing something,” nor “Why don’t we study this, but not do it.” Instead, the impactful motto of his organization is “Let’s Get Moving.” Please join me in recognizing the CEO of one of this region’s most relevant and effective business leadership organization, The Regional Transportation Alliance’s Joe Milazzo, the recipient of the 2017 Chair’s Award for Public Private Partnership. When you are on the road—whether in your car, on the bus, on the sidewalk, or even the shoulder—you should think of and thank Joe Milazzo. RTA is a chamber of commerce-based regional business leadership and advocacy group focused on advancing transportation policy, priority, and funding solutions in our entire region. Under Joe’s leadership, RTA has successfully advocated for the construction, enhancement, and advancement of more than 250 miles of freeway and improvements at seven existing or proposed interchanges. He also spearheaded the Multimodal 54 initiative, which ensures that Chapel Hill and Carrboro are not cut off from the rest of the Triangle region. Joe launched the Air Service Advancement Project (ASAP) private sector marketing initiative as well, culminating in a Paris flight in 2016, making RDU the only non-hub U.S. airport with two nonstop transatlantic flights. Additionally, Joe coordinated the creation of our state’s first “Bus on Shoulder System” or “BOSS” to reduce transit travel times between Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh, now including 60 shoulder miles as one of the largest BOSS systems in the United States. Congratulations, Joe—what a BOSS you are! We’re grateful for your leadership in the region and in our Chamber. (Thanks to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber for the citation. See a full list of winners and more here.) Learn more about RTAA program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber, the Regional Transportation Alliance is a membership group of nearly 100 companies across the Triangle and 23 member chambers of commerce in central North Carolina. It is the regional business voice for transportation initiatives and policies including strategic funding, transit, freeways, streets, air service, and rail.
Learn more at www.letsgetmoving.org. Follow RTA on Twitter at @RTATriangle. |
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