Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives in Louisville
Empowering minority businesses through programs like the Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator, led by GLI, is a key focus in Louisville. With a strong commitment to DEI, local leaders drive initiatives in healthcare, workforce development, education, and criminal justice reform. Events like Breaking the Mold Progress Through Procurement foster connections between diverse suppliers and companies, creating contracting opportunities. The MBA cohorts showcase a roster of ambitious entrepreneurs ready to grow their businesses and contribute to a more inclusive economy.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION PROGRAM Dana J. Johnson Dr. Eric Jordan Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion djohnson@greaterlouisville.com Manager of Diversity and Inclusion Strategies ejordan@greaterlouisville.com
GLI: BUSINESS COUNCIL TO END RACISM CO-CHAIRS: Ralph De Chabert, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Inclusion & Global Community Relations Officer, Brown-Forman Corp. Cynthia Knapek, President Leadership Louisville Center Jerilan Greene, Yum! Brands Inc. THE 5 WORKSTREAMS ARE BEING LED BY THE FOLLOWING WORKSTREAM CHAMPIONS: Access to Healthcare Workstream Champion Corenza Townsend, Director of Provider Operations, Practice Administration, Norton Healthcare Workforce Development & Barriers Workstream Champion DeVone Holt, Vice President of External Affairs, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Education Workstream Champion Dr. Nat Irvin II, Assistant Dean, Thought Leadership & Civic Engagement Professor of Management Practice, University of Louisville College of Business Inclusion Workstream Champion Condrad Daniels, President, HJI Supply Chain Solutions Criminal Justice Reform & Law Enforcement Workstream Champion David Tandy, Of Counsel, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
BREAKING THE MOLD PROGRESS THROUGH PROCUREMENT First Event: June 2022 29 Diverse Suppliers 12 Companies Over 100 connections made for possible contracting opportunities Next Event: October 2022
POWER TO PROSPER MINORITY BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM This hands-on, cohort-style program provides minority-business owners with the knowledge, resources, and networks necessary for businesses to scale. GLI s Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator, powered by Interise, will help individuals take their business to the next level. It s designed for minority, small business owners who want to grow within the region. The program connects minority-owned suppliers with companies in need of their services. Program Outcomes: Business Development Strategies, Strategic Planning, Finance & Financial Management, Marketing/Sales Human Resources, Accessing Capital, and Contracting with the Government & Major Corporations GLI s Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator is a part of the NOW Louisville strategic plan, which outlines inclusion as one of six pillars of focus over the next five years.
GLI: MBA COHORT 2 Start Date: April 2022 Graduation Date: November 2022 POWER TO PROSPER CLASS OF 2022 Dr. Ashley Anderson, Athena Health and Wellness Keith B. Brooks, Longevity Power Wash Cedric Conliffe, Legends Barber Company LaToya Cook-Bradley, Brew & Sip Coffee Bar George W. Cosby, Kentucky Case Management, LLC Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither, Haaylo Media Sarah Dixon, Unified Sign and Design Jamie Goldsmith, Superior Maintenance Co. Andre Gore, Gore s Smoke Out BBQ Deleisa Graham, Lavish Training Academy Angela Huffman, Quilted Joy Raghu Kodumuri, SSG Technologies Quinknotta Livers, Active Imaginations Child Development Center Kimberly Mosley, KP Cleaning Crew LLC Hazel Parrish, Bridge the Gap Addiction and Mental Health Services Alton Trey Reed, KREED Painting Diamond Shirley, Diamond Key Realtors Kierra Taylor, Lavish Beauty Bar, LLC
