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Making Milwaukee a Region of Choice for Diverse Talent Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit |
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Companies involved in the Region of Choice (ROC) initiative are on track to meet or exceed five-year goals for increasing Black and Brown talent. But we’re just getting started! Join fellow CEOs and leaders in HR, DE&I, Communications, and other disciplines to leverage the power of collective action to accelerate change.
The Summit will convene the 125 ROC pledge-signing companies and others interested in advancing equity and inclusion to explore insights, research and best practices. We’ll hear from national and local leaders giving practical examples of how your company can achieve and sustain wins in your DEI and community impact efforts. |
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June 16, 2022 8 AM - 12:30 PM Marcus Center for the Performing Arts - Bradley Pavilion 929 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 $100 per person |
AGENDA
8 AM
Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
9 AM
Welcome
Welcome
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9AM
Keynote: The Power of Business to Drive Societal Change
Keynote: The Power of Business to Drive Societal Change
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Roy Weathers - Vice Chair, Policy & Societal Engagement for PwC and leader of the firm’s CEO Action for Racial Equity, will discuss how companies across the country are working together to advance public policies, address societal challenges and drive change.
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Fireside Chat with ROC Taskforce Member
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Emily Phillips - Financial Advisor & Managing Partner with the Drosner Phillips Ristau Group, Baird
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10 AM
Global Research on DEI Progress
Global Research on DEI Progress
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Megan Connolly, Principal and Senior DEI Consultant at Mercer will discuss the latest positive global DEI results, including how many organizations are making it part of their business strategy. But there’s still much more they can do to translate their commitments into real progress.
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10:45 AM
Company culture: Where intention meets action
Culture impacts everything from your productivity and stability to employee attraction and retention. In the context of DEI, culture is crucial. We’ll hear from several ROC companies on the steps and strategies they have taken to improve their culture.
Company culture: Where intention meets action
Culture impacts everything from your productivity and stability to employee attraction and retention. In the context of DEI, culture is crucial. We’ll hear from several ROC companies on the steps and strategies they have taken to improve their culture.
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11:30 AM
Starting from the top: Implementing & measuring DEI strategy throughout the organization
To realize measurable change, DEI strategies must start at the top and continue throughout the organization. We’ll hear from companies leading the way with metrics and accountability.
Starting from the top: Implementing & measuring DEI strategy throughout the organization
To realize measurable change, DEI strategies must start at the top and continue throughout the organization. We’ll hear from companies leading the way with metrics and accountability.
Moderator:
Nancy Hernandez President, Hispanic Collaborative & Owner of ABRAZO Multicultural Marketing & Communications |
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12:15 PM
Networking lunch
Networking lunch
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
Advocate Aurora Health
Circa
Gilbane Building Co.
Harley-Davidson
Michael Best & Friedrich
Molson Coors
Rogers Behavioral Health
UW Credit Union
Circa
Gilbane Building Co.
Harley-Davidson
Michael Best & Friedrich
Molson Coors
Rogers Behavioral Health
UW Credit Union