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Today’s workforce is evolving. To be competitive and to employ the best and brightest talent, companies and organizations must change. After all, inclusion and diversity are just plain good business. But where do you start? Which strategies work best for creating inclusive workplaces that attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds? What steps can you take to make sure that you're hiring more diverse workers and advancing them in your organizations? How do you create a culturally competent workplace so your organization can truly benefit from the increased effectiveness of a diverse workforce activated to leverage their creativity and skill to help achieve organizational goals?
Find out how at the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Equity Summit. This inaugural event will be fast-paced, energetic and interactive. We're targeting leaders who want to connect with champions who are already doing the important work in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Throughout the event, you'll learn best practices and the language of inclusion, explore tools to identify unconscious bias and create your own personal action plan to:
With support from the Chamber and our partners, participants will harness the power of culture of inclusion to drive growth and expansion in their workplaces and throughout our region.
Who should attend?
Leaders who reflect the diversity of our region and could benefit from and contribute to the rich conversations we have planned.
Join us and join the conversation!
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Includes continental breakfast, networking, program and lunch
Confirmed Speakers
Panel Discussion: Speaking Authentically
Alison Brown President and CEO, Science Museum of Minnesota
Charlie Zelle Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Presenter Talks: Being Heard
Bethany Iverson Co-Founder, The Coven
Joe Nayquonabe CEO, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
Ravi Norman CEO, Thor Companies
Alex West Steinman Co-Founder, The Coven
Speakers and Moderators
MayKao Hang President and CEO, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Mayor Melvin Carter City of Saint Paul
Duchesne Drew Community Network Vice President, Bush Foundation
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Contributing Sponsors
Print Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
Host Sponsor
Technology Partner
Cancellations must be received three days in advance of an event to receive a full refund. Otherwise, substitutions can be made.