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The Diversity Forum Seeks Corporate Sponsors!

 

Looking for ways for your company to...

  1. Showcase their belief in the benefits of diversity and commitment to bettering our society through inclusion
  2. Gain marketing exposure (PR, web, direct mail, etc.)
  3. Be recognized as a leader in the journey towards a more inclusive city...and world.

One way to accomplish the above is to sponsor The Diversity Forum!

 

 

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The world and its demographics are changing. Designed in America, Made in China ... welcome to the brave new world where ideas, concepts, knowledge and people have become a company’s most important assets. We believe diversity will give our nation a competitive advantage in the new global economy.

This advantage, if cultivated and leveraged, will allow our businesses and entrepreneurs to drive innovation and help build a better tomorrow for all Americans.

  
 
   

The Diversity Forum's Advisory Board

The Diversity Forum is honored to have a Board of Advisors that represents numerous industries in the Greater Charlotte area.  Learn more about them here.

  
   
 
   
              

 

Another Success - The Diversity Forum's 2nd Event

An event where networking, education, and inspiration collided...The Diversity Forum was pleased to host it's 2nd event on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Marriott SouthPark.  Guests were treated to a powerful presentation by Kevin Henry, Chief Human Resources Officer at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.  He provided us with a few staggering facts...

  • About 86 million people are born each year (10,000 born each hour)
  • 56% of the world's population lives in Asia
  • 5% of the world's population lives in North America
  • People of color will make up 52.3% of the US population by 2050
  • 874 million people speak Mandarin Chinese, 366 million people speak Hindi, 341 million people speak English, and 322 million people speak Spanish
  • The greatest international migration in human history is happening NOW

One word comes to mind...WOW!  Diversity is a force that cannot be ignored; the responsibility is ours to ensure that our workplaces, communities, and thoughts are of an inclusive nature.  We all must make a cognizant effort - everyday - to recognize and appreciate the differences in those around us as it only makes us a stronger society.

Following the keynote address, Kelly Hughes, an associate with the law firm of Ogletree Deakins, informed attendees of what can happen when employer's don't value diversity - specifically as it relates to disability, religion, and sexual orientation discrimination.  Copies of the presentation can be obtained by emailing jbest@thediversityforum.org.

Also, The 1st Annual 2009 Diversity Award Winners were announced:

  • Trailblazer (company) Award:  TIAA-CREF, represented by Renee Alexander Sherrod, VP of Diversity & Community Relations  
  • Champion (individual) Award: Eric Watson, VP of Diversity & Inclusion at Food Lion, LLC

We greatly appreciate the support we have received and look forward to future events! Together we can change the world...

View Actual Event Footage & Photos:

October 14, 2009

Eastonsweb Multimedia - Diversity Award Video Vignettes

Facebook

Online Album

 

May 20, 2009

News Channel 14
Eastonsweb Multimedia

Sincerely,

Michelle Fish
Founder, The Diversity Forum