Colorado Inclusive Economy

Colorado Inclusive Economy is excited to lead this virtual workshop engaging the members of the Colorado Cleantech Association. We will be joined by two amazing presenters, Tasha L. Jones and Gloria Prioleau who will share their expertise on belonging and inclusion. 

📣 What our members say about this year’s summit? “This year’s Summit was exceptional and exceeded my expectations.” Helen Young Hayes- CEO, Activate Work “Great Summit event. Can we host them quarterly? It was great to see so many wonderful people impacting our community in special ways. Thank you.“ Maggie Drucker, MHROD- COO, ProsperBridge “I’ve personally felt a void in the DEI Community since moving here from San Francisco. Today was the first day in a long time where I felt like I was among peers and people interested in being change makers in their org.” Sumayyah Emeh-Edu (she/her)- Principal/Consultant, Embedded Consulting “I’m proud to be a part of such an incredible organization that drives meaningful change.“ Peter Hancock- President, Employment Group of Colorado

Our 2024 Summit was AMAZING!!! Many thanks to the CIE community, DEI Leadership Institute guests and affiliates. Awesome support from the CIE Advisory Board. 👏🏽 Jervis DiCicco, Justine Metz, Helen Young Hayes, Janice Sinden, David Mafe, SPHR, David Kendall, Ben Valore-Caplan and Jesse King. Deserving Awardees: Michael Benitez Jr., Ph.D., Pinnacol Assurance, Andrea Albo and Chandra Thomas Whitfield. Incredible Session Leaders: AD Al-Ghourabi, Sarah Blithe, Jessica Brown and Oswaldo. Members, Affiliates and Guests: Jesse Ogas, Kelly Dunkin, Maluwa Behringer, Sandy Ho, Ph.D., Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ryan Ross, PhD, Bobby King, Simone D. Ross, MBA, MA, Terri Jackson, Sumayyah Emeh-Edu (she/her), Jerome Davis, Maggie Drucker, MHROD, Yolanda Webb, Xan Pearson, Ed Schenkein, Renise Walker, Erin Young, Peter Hancock, Ruth Rohs, Jamie Villarreal-Bassett, Quincy Douglass, CPCU, Tasha L. Jones, Elycia Cook, Michelle D. Campbell, Austin Campbell, Roberto Montoya, Chelle Johnson, Jeffrey Nathanson, Jill Wright, Charlyn Moss and many, many more! #2024Summit #Learningjourneys #DEI #CIEcommunity #Staythecourse

Colorado Inclusive Economy celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day.   Formerly known as Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates Indigenous American peoples and honors their histories and cultures.   Columbus was not the first foreign explorer to reach the Americas, and neither he nor those who came before him "discovered" the land. Indigenous Peoples had been living in the Western Hemisphere for tens of thousands of years.   European contact brought catastrophic consequences, including widespread loss of life, cultural disruption, and massive land dispossession for Native peoples.   The arrival of European explorers, who soon became settlers, led to the enslavement of Indigenous Peoples and the theft of their resources.   Celebrating Columbus and similar explorers overlooks the tremendous suffering and loss experienced by Indigenous Peoples, both in the past and due to the ongoing impacts of colonialism today.   We encourage everyone to advocate for the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day, both in schools and across cities, states, and beyond.     Resource Credit https://lnkd.in/eJfu9Bxz   Art Credit Indian Memorial at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument “Woman with Basket” R.C. Gorman “Welcoming the New Dawn” Chris Pappan “Apsáalooke Roses” Wendy Red Star #inclusiveeconomy #IndigenousPeoplesDay

We can’t believe we are saying this- The 2024 Annual Summit is TOMORROW!! Excited to see folks from the CIE and DEI Leadership Institute communities. 😊 📍 Colorado Inclusive Economy & DEI Leadership Institute 2024 Annual Summit 🗓️ October 11, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.    ✅ Information for Attendees:  Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Aurora- Denver Conference Center. Enter through the main entrance, located on the north side of the building. The check-in table will be outside the main ballroom in the Aurora Foyer located straight past the reception desk. Look for the CIE & DEI Leadership Institute banner and smiling ambassadors!    The program will begin promptly at 8 a.m.    ✅ Location & Parking:  Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, Colorado 80011    ✅ Main Parking Lot  The main parking garage is located on the west side of the hotel. Parking spaces for those with disabilities are available in front of the hotel entrance on the north side. Parking for conference attendees is FREE, you can enter the parking lot as early as you would like and gates to exit the garage will be lifted as early as 10:30 am.    ✅ Breakfast:  Continental breakfast will be set up in the main ballroom and will be served buffet style. There will be an assortment of pastries, fruit, yogurt, and beverages.    ✅ Certificate of Completion / The DEI Leadership Institute  Although many of you checked your need for the DEI certificate during registration the DEI Leadership Institute requires your manual signature and validation of your contact information to issue the certificate. Please stop by the DEI Leadership Institute table (during the event) to provide the needed information for your certificate.    ✅ Feeling ill?: Fall is here and COVID cases are rising! If you are not feeling well, we kindly ask you to please consider staying home or wearing a mask to keep others safe.

Stephanie Knight was part of a dynamic panel discussion on how to build an inclusive economy across multiple sectors at the Boulder Chamber Economic Summit. She was joined by Henry L. Wright, Bhavna Chhabra, and Robin Thurston. Thank you, Joseph E Hovancak and John Tayer for including CIE at this convening to share our work with the Boulder Chamber community. #2024BoulderChamberEconomicSummit #ColoradoInclusiveeconomy #Economicinclusivity #Belonging #Equity

Our CEO, Stephanie Knight, will be part of the keynote panel at the Boulder Chamber Economic Summit today! Stephanie will be leading a discussion on Industry Leaders Exploring Emerging Tech and Building an Inclusive Economy.    📅 Event Date: October 8, 2024 📍 Venue: Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO 80303   Looking forward to insightful conversations and innovative ideas!

Our CEO Stephanie Knight and the CEO of the DEI Leadership Institute, Maria Putnam were featured on Colorado and Company to talk about the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and how it is key to companies and organizations to encourage a thriving culture. They also shared DEI resources, talked about the Summit event and the importance of awareness, education and accountability in DEI.   #Inclusion&Belonging&Equity #ColoradoInclsuiveeconomy #TheDEILeadershipInstitute #2024Summit https://lnkd.in/gHE6E4M9

Registration for the 2024 Annual Summit is now officially CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who registered – we can't wait to see you there!    If you were unable to attend this year, we look forward to seeing you for Summit 2025. Stay tuned for event updates and highlights! #Summit2024  

💡 DID YOU KNOW? 📕 AD Al-Ghourabi, a speaker at the 2024 Annual Summit leading our session topic on AI & DEI, wrote a book titled Artificial Intelligence in Business and Technology. 📕Navigating the world of AI can be as thrilling as it is complex. In this book, we delve into the fascinating journey of artificial intelligence, beginning with its conceptual origins and culminating in its pivotal role in modern society. 📕 This book is not just a chronicle of AI's history, but also explores how this powerful technology is poised to challenge our thoughts on privacy and ethics, redefine traditional business models, disrupt competitive landscapes, and usher in a novel era of digital innovation. Support your local bookstore and order your copy today! Order here 👉 https://algh.bio/AIbook Learn more at the 2024 Annual Summit with AD Al-Ghourabi EMERGING SECTORS TRACK: AI & DEI 🗓️ October 11th, 8:00 AM 📍 Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center 👉 Register- https://lnkd.in/gxxhFKUy #AI&DEI #AnnualSummit2024