St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative at a Glance
Launched in 2001, the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative assists area companies in building successful diversity and inclusion programs through training, convening and consulting. The Initiative is made up of companies, organizations and agencies committed to attracting, retaining and advancing talented, diverse employees. A diverse workforce and robust multicultural supplier programs are vital to the growth of the St. Louis region and companies doing business here.
Workforce and supplier diversity are important components of success for all businesses. Prospective employees, business partners, suppliers, investors and shareholders are increasingly examining companies’ commitment to diversity and inclusion as a crucial component of business performance just as they examine revenues, growth, globalization, innovation, productivity and profits.