Our DEI Promise
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To be the community we believe we are, we must do our part to welcome everyone in a way that makes them feel most appreciated. We believe there is interconnectivity in recognizing yourself, your culture, and your values in the community around you and feeling welcomed, included, and appreciated. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusivity matter to Destination Ann Arbor.
Recognizing and celebrating what’s great about the Washtenaw County community is what we already do, every day. Now we are taking that next step to ensure we are doing it, with more intention, through a wider and more inclusive lens of diversity.
This is a journey. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, experience, and ability moves us forward every day. Destination Ann Arbor will continue to strive for these to be more than just words. We pledge:
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Strategic goal setting in our operational, sales, and marketing plans including website and social media branding
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Staff educational, communication, and mentoring opportunities
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Community engagement: philanthropy, external board representation, diverse-owned businesses, external employee resource groups
DEI Educational Series – Targeting Area Businesses
October-December 2022
A2Y Chamber, with support from Destination Ann Arbor, has created this initiative to help businesses establish a DEI vision and consider what is needed to move that vision into action.
Educational Series Topics:
- Building a DEI vision
- Establishing the right commitment
- Building the right infrastructure to advance DEI in your culture
- Creating a diverse and inclusive work culture, and establishing accountability
Dr. Sabrina Jackson, Essential Colors and DEI Vision for Business
