Tag: Diversity Equity and Inclusion
iEmergent confronts DEI debate with bold webinar on the business case for diverse lending: ‘Not Sold on Diversity?’
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a provocative new webinar that dares to reframe the diversity conversation through a business lens. Amid growing pushback on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, iEmergent is doubling down on the importance of inclusive lending to lenders' long-term success. Titled "Not Sold on Diversity? Fine. Let's Talk About Your Bottom Line," the roundtable session will take place Wednesday, April 30, from 1 to 3 pm ET.
Empowerment advocate Dr. Velma Trayham will take the stage at the A.G. Gaston Conference: will introduce her MERIT framework
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Renowned business strategist, corporate advisor, and economic empowerment advocate Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO, Black Chamber of Arizona, will take the stage at the A.G. Gaston Conference, joining an elite lineup of business leaders, innovators, and policymakers dedicated to fostering economic growth and sustainable success for minority entrepreneurs.
National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Announces New Cohort of IMPACT Fellows for 2024-2025
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced the members of its fourth class of scholars in its signature program designed to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the postdoctoral community and beyond. The six fellows in the NPA's 2024-2025 IMPACT Fellowship Program ("IMPACT") are postdoctoral researchers representing diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies.
Diverse firm, Thinkzilla, honored by the White House, strengthens underserved communities across the US
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- For the past 11 years, CEO Dr. Velma Trayham and her team at Thinkzilla Consulting have been addressing inequality by building and managing programs with the support of public and private partnerships, advancing economic opportunities across diverse and underserved U.S. communities. In addition to the many holidays this month, Dr. Trayham and Thinkzilla, one of the fastest-growing consulting firms in the country, have a lot to celebrate.
MBA honors iEmergent for leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion at its Annual Convention and Expo
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has been named the winner of the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 2023 Residential Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award for Market Outreach Strategies - Non-Lender. Laird Nossuli, iEmergent's CEO, accepted the award at MBA's Annual Convention & Expo today in Philadelphia.
New Class of NPA IMPACT Fellows Announced: 6 outstanding postdocs hailing from underrepresented communities
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced the members of its third class of scholars in its signature program designed to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the postdoctoral community and beyond. The six fellows in the NPA's 2023-2024 IMPACT Fellowship Program ("IMPACT") are postdoctoral researchers representing diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies.
CDF Labor Law LLP Among 55 U.S.-Based Firms Recognized For Strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in 2023
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- CDF Labor Law LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named to Bloomberg Law's third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework for the third consecutive year. CDF is one of 55 U.S.-based law firms that was recognized for its level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished performance against six core pillars and more than 85 metrics.
CDF Labor Law LLP officially achieves Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification Plus status
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a preeminent California-based labor and employment defense and business immigration law firm, is pleased to announce that the firm has officially achieved Diversity Lab's Mansfield Certification Plus status.
National Postdoctoral Association Announces Exciting DEIB Efforts During National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2022
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) announced two marquee programs designed to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the postdoctoral community and beyond. During the highly successful National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the NPA shared details on both the finalists in its 2022-2023 IMPACT Fellowship Program, as well as the first NPA Race & Ethnicity Equity Summit, a free global event taking place November 17, 2022.
United Diversity Business Summit 2022 Provides Full Day of Discussion on Key Issues Relating to Diversity, Inclusion
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The second-annual United Diversity Business Summit last week brought together hundreds of local business and community leaders for insightful and important discussion of issues related to diversity and inclusion, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.
Trove Talent: Eliminating Bias in Employment Hiring
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Black people routinely face discrimination in the hiring process. Sometimes this happens because of a conscious bias. However, unconscious bias frequently occurs due to people's tendency to hire people like themselves, according to job site Trove Talent.
Aviation Inclusion Summit 2022: NGPA Partners With ALPA, Int. to Host Fourth Biennial event in D.C.
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Education and awareness are critical to the mission of the NGPA; this is why the NGPA is eager to announce our fourth Aviation Inclusion Summit. This event will take place November 1-3, 2022, in Washington, D.C. This event targets leaders in today's robust aviation industry with aspirations of heightening diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. In addition, it aims to arm attendees with the right tools to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Blaylock Van LLC Partners to Support 2nd Annual United Diversity Business Summit, Sept. 14, 2022, in Scottsdale Arizona
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Blaylock Van, LLC, the nation's longest continuously operating Black-owned investment bank, will serve as a sponsorship partner for the 2nd annual United Diversity Business Summit, Presented by Thinkzilla Consulting Group & The City of Scottsdale. The Sept. 14 summit will convene diverse business leaders and entrepreneurs across Arizona.
CDF LABOR LAW LLP Among 43 U.S.-Based Firms Recognized for Strong Commitment to DEI by Bloomberg Law
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- CDF Labor Law LLP, a California employment, labor and immigration employer-side law firm, was named one of only 43 U.S.-based law firms to earn a place on Bloomberg Law's second Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Framework list.
Thinkzilla Consulting Group Launches New DEI Scorecard to help US Companies Grow Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Focus
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Companies with ethnically diverse executive teams outperform their peers by a full 33 percent when it comes to profitability, according to a recent McKinsey report, and yet many companies still come up short in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion work.
ThinkZILLA Announces Minority Business Accelerator Program Expanding to Support Female Entrepreneurs in Arizona, Georgia and Florida
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ThinkZILLA Consulting, announced its 15-week entrepreneur accelerator program for female minority entrepreneurs. The only firm that combines program management resources with extensive DE&I expertise, a network of thousands of minority-led business suppliers and full-service marketing capabilities, has expanded programming to combat poverty and support entrepreneurs in need of access.
