Chicago United

Chicago United is an innovative organization that is committed to working with our partners, community leaders and the business community to build a Chicago region that is the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation. To achieve its vision, Chicago United's core values include excellence, transparency, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Our mission is to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, expanding the talent pipeline for executive-level management, and growing minority businesses. To achieve this mission, Chicago United offers initiatives, programs and events, including: * Business Leaders of Color (BLC) publications, spotlighting candidates for boards of directors' positions. *Inside Inclusion featuring the Corporate Diversity Profile report, the most complete review of the status of diversity and inclusion progress in Chicago’s top corporations. *The Corporate Inclusion Institute (CII), an innovative program that provides a unique learning platform supporting young, diverse talent while developing the cultural fluency of mid- to senior-level managers. * Minority Business Partnerships Program, which includes the Five Forward Initiative™, is a holistic approach to help minority businesses grow. Through the Minority Business Partnerships program, growth and equity will be achieved by providing workshops, support, and connecting them to resources. *The Bridge Awards, honoring CEOs who advocate for multiracial diversity in corporate governance and executive level management and lead critical conversations with peer executives to enhance C-suite engagement in corporate board diversity. Join corporate and civic leaders utilizing diversity, equity, and inclusion to transform the Chicagoland region into the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation. Visit www.Chicago-United.org or call (312) 977-3064 to learn about membership opportunities.