By Local First
Grab a beer and join the equity and inclusion conversation! The next Measure What Matters workshop will explore the importance of viewing our local economy through an inclusive lens. This workshop will host a discussion focusing on the resources available to build your business, implement access forward principles, and strengthen positive communication between staff. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to craft an inclusion and equity statement and turn it into a company-wide policy.
Measure What Matters is part of Local First’s ‘Good for Grand Rapids’ initiative that brings together and celebrates companies using business as a force for good. These companies have a demonstrated commitment to positive environmental and social change in Grand Rapids and beyond by creating high-quality jobs, stronger communities and a healthier Great Lakes region. The initiative offers resources and best practices for sustainability and social good.
Companies — of all sizes and all industries — are encouraged to see how they stack up against other businesses in the nation and determine how much good they do for the local economy by using an online Quick Impact Assessment tool here. It takes 30-60 minutes to complete.
Measure What Matters Workshop
When: Wednesday, June 21 — 3-5 pm
Where: LINC UP, 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Price: $10 (Local First Members)-$15 (Nonmembers)
REGISTER HERE.
Hack the QIA! Local First will also be available to help attendees through the QIA — bring your laptop or mobile device!
Introduction
Paul Doyle, Inclusive Performance Strategies
Resources
Jill Vyn and Chris Smit, DisArt
Topic: Creating access forward principles in small business
Dawn Helou, HR Director, Gordon Food Service
Topic: Written policies, how to enforce and encourage conversation amongst staff
Paul Doyle, Inclusive Performance Strategies
Topic: Creating an Inclusion and Equity statement for your business
Breannah Alexander, Partners for a Racism Free Community
Topic: Taking it steps beyond an equity and inclusion statement — creating company-wide policy.
