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Rochester Chamber announces finalists for DEI Leadership Award
Launched in 2022, the 2023 Colors of Success DEI Leadership Award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the community with clear, positive impacts as a result of their efforts.
Sign-Speak selected for AWS Latino Founders Cohort
Operated by Amazon Web Services Inc., the $30 million in business and technical mentorship program provides support to underrepresented tech founders.
Partners + Napier expands eligibility for NeighborGood program
Launched in 2020 in the wake of national conversations about race and inequality, NeighborGood provides Partners + Napier with a focus on Black, Indigenous and People of Color Caucus (BIPOC)-owned businesses in the Greater Rochester Area.
Youth Summit explores ways to build a better Rochester
The summit will feature a keynote address from Frank Williams, vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management at Nazareth, a closing panel discussion with local author Jesse A. Cruz, live performances and discussion groups specifically curated to high school-aged youth.
WFGV launches grant writing program for women of color
The program begins on July 13. There will be 10 sessions over a six-month period, with a mix of virtual and in-person sessions.
City, county to provide progress report on RASE efforts
Rochester, Monroe County and community members will provide the annual update on work by the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) next week.
Grant aims to help close Rochester’s racial gaps
The city of Rochester is receiving roughly $550,000 to help close racial gaps in income and wealth.
Fisher joins national coalition to advance DEI efforts
Belong offers a suite of professional development resources for faculty and staff to support student belonging in the classroom and campus wide.
RBJ committed to expanding DEI coverage
The Rochester Business Journal started hosting the annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit in 2019 to educate business leaders on the importance of adopting diverse practices and creating a diverse company culture. This year’s event, held March 15, drew more than 200 attendees to hear insights from keynote speaker Julio Jordan, Director of Diversity, Equity, […]
Advancing workplace DEI initiatives strengthens employee engagement, retention
Efforts focused on DEI initiatives in the workplace can bring about a range of positive changes.
Allyship and making room for historically marginalized employees
Nikisha Ridgeway believes some of the best allies she has encountered have disrupted the oppression she has faced in her career, even when she was unaware it was happening to her.
Survey reveals women’s views on financial security and employment trends
According to the newly released survey, 84 percent of women feel apprehensive about staying on track with their financial goals due to the current economic environment.
