Chicago United Celebrates Determined Actions to Advance Multiracial Leadership in Chicago’s Business Community
Virtual event presented by Greeley and Hansen and honoring Grainger CEO
Chicago United will present its annual Bridge Awards Celebration to recognize excellence in corporate diversity, equity and inclusion on Nov. 19. The event brings together Chicago’s most influential business executives and civic leaders to recognize exemplary diversity within corporate governance and foster multiracial leadership at the highest levels of Corporate America.
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Due to the pandemic, Chicago United will not hold its traditional dinner this year; but, is planning an interesting and enjoyable virtual celebration. For the fourth year in a row, the event’s Presenting Sponsor is Greeley and Hansen, a global leader in developing innovative engineering solutions for a broad scope of water challenges. The celebration’s theme is “Determined.” because during these challenging times of broad and intense focus on racial inequities, Chicago United is determined to catalyze change.
“We’re more fiercely determined than ever to focus on our mission to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management, and business diversity,” said Tiffany Hamel Johnson, President and CEO of Chicago United, a 52-year-old corporate membership and advocacy organization. “Our approach to eradicating racism in business is to help our member companies create their own blueprint for bold action and impactful results. No matter where they are on their journey toward a diverse, equitable and inclusive corporate culture, our members count on our expertise in bridging the gap between race and business.”
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Through thoughtful, strategically conceived programs, Chicago United helps member companies cultivate a culturally competent workforce in which people of color are better positioned for advancement. The organization connects its member corporations with minority business enterprises to identify procurement opportunities and partnerships; and identifies top leaders of color who are equipped to perform in executive-level management and on corporate boards. Chicago United also offers workshops and programs with prominent thought leaders from around the country, along with opportunities for its members to share challenges, ideas, insights, and best practices as they build community with others committed to equity.
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