Diversity and Inclusion at GCP
The GCP strives to be a civic model for the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies that advance productivity, innovation, and economic growth. Our commitment to this goal is evident in our leadership polices, employment practices, purchasing priorities, business partners and community investments.
Because of GCP’s unique mission, we have the opportunity to model our commitment to diversity and inclusion in at least four distinct areas:
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Board Composition and Engagement: The GCP embraces board diversity as a calculated strategy to enhance organizational creativity, promote competitiveness throughout its markets, and ensure responsible and responsive corporate governance.
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Operational Objectives: The GCP endeavors to develop a staff that reflects the diversity of our region and allows us to better connect with the business and policy priorities of the members we serve. By creating wealth and opportunities through purposeful economic inclusion efforts, we will strengthen our local tax base, create a more diverse and competitive supplier base, and provide a viable incentive for greater racial and ethnic cooperation.
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Member Commitment: Through our Commission on Economic Inclusion, a growing network of local employers committed to a shared set of business priorities, the GCP works to foster economic inclusion as the operating norm for businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio.
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Social Equity: For the economic prosperity for the region, GCP supports initiatives that, among other things, promote the improvement of our urban education systems and facilitate effective preparation of our local workforce to meet the needs of current and emerging industries.