Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Professional Development Series
Sponsorship Packages
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BACKGROUND
The Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce has been a leading voice for minority-owned business enterprises in the Mercer County region since 2004. We provide active support to small businesses owned by minority ethnic groups, women (SMWBE), members of the LGBTQIA community, veterans, people with disabilities, and others with an overarching goal of driving economic development and prosperity in our region.
As the focus on culturally responsive business practices increases, CRMCC is poised to serve as the conduit to provide DEI engagement and learning for New Jersey’s business community. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) strategy will offer ongoing learning and insight on inclusive and equitable business standards, policies, and practices across various industries. Diversity is a critical element in expanding a company’s diverse workforce and earning potential. IDEA is a new initiative that is ideal for any size company seeking to transform and enhance quality service through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
OVERVIEW
The Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) learning series will set new inclusive, diverse, and equitable business standards through learning and capacity building. CRMCC offers a series of five professional development opportunities for business leaders focused on DEI at the organizations. This initiative is ideal for helping DEI leaders, employee resource group leaders, and DEI advisory boards and councils to engage in outcome-driven dialogue regarding matters that often don’t feel “discussible” in many workplaces. Completing the learning sessions allows business owners and their employees to stay on the cutting edge of diversity, equity, and inclusion trends that impact businesses.
The initiative will hold space for individuals to work through the complexities of navigating more diverse workforces. These leaders will hear various perspectives that shape the landscape of IDEA in the workplace. Participants will adopt a common language and share understanding with business leaders from multiple industries. The experiential learning process will also outline critical analysis of behaviors and policies aligned with more respectful, inclusive workplaces. The topics will include historical reflection on the origin of race in our nation, attributes of “brave spaces,” psychological safety, inclusive leadership, allyship, and intentional DEI strategic planning. Participants that complete all five sessions in the series will receive a certificate of completion from the CRMCC.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CRMCC invites you to demonstrate your commitment to inclusion by becoming a strategic partner in transforming/ building more inclusive NJ business operations. Your support positions businesses for success in an ever-changing business environment. As a strategic partner, you also have an opportunity to connect with several of NJ’s leading businesses that serve on CRMCC’s Board of Directors and its membership.
CRMCC is partnering with Elizabeth Williams-Riley D.A.S.H. Consulting LLC, a minority-owned New Jersey diversity equity and inclusion firm, to design, facilitate and launch this initiative. Mrs. Williams-Riley has more than two decades of experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives locally and nationally.
As a signature partner/sponsor, your company will serve as ambassadors providing greater access to critical skills and tools business leaders need to establish their IDEA goals successfully.
Your sponsorship supports the participation of executive and operational level employees of a smaller, new, or struggling SMWBE to IDEA Business Advancement Workshops.
All sponsors will be listed on promotional materials (print and electronic) and the organization’s website and announced during the sessions. Sponsors will have the opportunity to delegate representatives from their company to attend the sessions. Platinum sponsors can share your company-produced 30-second opening or closing greeting to participants.
PLATINUM $5,000
5 attendees per session
GOLD $2,500
3 attendees per session
BRONZE $1,500
2 attendees per session
SMWBE SCHOLARSHIPS
Many start-ups and small businesses do not have the financial resources to compete in a global market to attain IDEA education. Scholarship contributions will allow qualifying small businesses to participate in the learning series. As a contributor, you will demonstrate your advocacy for SMWBE, work in allyship and mentor these businesses to grow and expand their markets.
ADVOCATE $500
ALLY $250
MENTOR $150
PARTICIPANT FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
SINGLE MEMBER $75
SINGLE NON-MEMBER $100
MULTIPLE SESSIONS MEMBER (5) $300