'Nice and Exclusionary' – How Our Culture Impacts Our Workplace The politeness that comes with our "West Michigan nice" culture is loved by locals and visitors alike, but how does it impact our true selves at work? Join us to hear from Misti Stanton, VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Mercantile Bank to discuss […]
Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace: Strategies and Best Practices In this Diversity & Talent Webinar, we'll delve into the essential strategies and best practices for creating a workplace culture where every employee feels a strong sense of belonging. Join us to hear from Jordoun Eatman, Vice President of Engagement & Inclusion at […]
Belonging is both a byproduct and a reward of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion done right — boosting team engagement, productivity, innovation, and culture within your organization — and Belonging means that everyone has access to what they need and whom they need in order to thrive. In this webinar, we'll focus on one organizational asset […]
Join us for our Diversity & Talent Webinar Series on Tuesday, October 31 to discover your role in driving diversity and inclusion. Mariah Manuel-Berry, Organizational Development Consultant for Service Express will be joining us to teach how you can be a cultural catalyst in your community. During her presentation, you will: Learn actionable strategies to […]
Most American corporations invest money, time, and energy in diversity, equity, and inclusion – popular terms that realistically bear little weight. Companies say they want to hire people from a wide array of backgrounds, but do they even know what a diverse workforce looks like? Why do so many companies fail in creating and cultivating […]
Is the Talent Gap Affecting Your Bottom Line? Thousands of Michigan companies have successfully hired highly skilled international talent. Join the Grand Rapids Chamber and Global Detroit for a virtual workshop to learn: About the Global Talent Initiative How to utilize Optional Practical Training (OPT) to hire STEM talent The basics of H-1B visa program […]
Create Great Inclusion: Diversity & Talent Webinar Series The Diversity & Talent Webinar Series addresses various talent needs of the West Michigan business community. These webinars, led by local subject matter experts, focus on ways to attract and retain top talent and include best practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Create Great Policy: Banking Stability & Ongoing Inflation Recently, Silicon Valley Bank was closed by state banking regulators, and New York officials did the same to Signature Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was appointed as the receiver of both banks and the Federal Reserve Board partnered with the Treasury to create the Bank Term […]
Create Great Inclusion: Diversity & Talent Webinar Series Leading with Self-Awareness: Moving from Welcoming to Belonging Spaces A firm sense of belonging is a critical aspect of creating organizational culture that supports the longevity, wellbeing, and innovation of staff. To attract and retain the best talent, leaders must be equipped to create belonging spaces for […]
Create Great Policy: Michigan Housing Tools Michigan now has new tools to support new construction and preservation of housing with a focus on affordability. The goal of the legislation is to provide developers and local leaders the tools they need to overcome barriers to development and increase housing options for current and future residents. Join […]
Create Great Policy: Minimum Wage & Paid Medical Leave Join us for a one hour webinar during which legal experts will discuss: • Possible changes to minimum wage and paid medical leave laws and the impact on employers • Where things stand in the courts Members will gain insight into what they should do to […]
Create Great Policy: Kent County Housing Needs Assessment There is a lot of noise that the economy is slowing, but as the fastest growing region in the state, West Michigan isn't slowing down. Updated data for Ottawa County in 2021 showed that despite significant progress in increasing housing supply, demand doubled. With this shift in […]
