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 as a crucial component of business performance just as they examine revenues, productivity and profits.

Launched in 2001, the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative helps area companies build successful diversity programs. The initiative is made up of companies, organizations and agencies committed to attracting and retaining talented, diverse employees and to building business with minority suppliers. Diverse workforce and robust minority-supplier programs are vital to the growth of the St. Louis region and companies doing business here.

Our Mission

To provide strategies to the overall business community that create inclusion in the workforce for talented minorities and supplier procurement opportunities.

Our Vision

To create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for business success by minorities at all levels of St. Louis business and to increase opportunities for minority suppliers by developing, sharing and building on best practices.