Community-focused lenders target gaps in small-business financing
These federally-designated institutions focus their work on historically-disadvantaged populations in a quest to make business fairer
New York City companies like to see results. Appropriately, then, firms are beginning to assess the impact of three years of renewed focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
For the third year in a row, Crain’s has found no shortage of stories to tell at the intersection of business and D&I. Below are nearly 30 nominated finalists in four categories in our Diversity & Inclusion Awards, emphasizing the most innovative and effective programs. The package also includes a collection of stories highlighting the work led by our award finalists.
D&I initiatives in action
Black Angel Group, started at Google, scales into a cross-company investing club
How an independent collective used its network and know-how to angel invest
City employers required to check their AI hiring bias
Local Law 144 takes effect July 1 and is an early attempt to govern artificial intelligence in commercial uses
Leading Morgan Stanley client adviser honored by Crain’s for D&I work
Carla Harris receives a Lifetime Achievement Award
Evidence of a change: New York's professional workforce is becoming less white
Federal data shows a sharper growth of diverse managers and executives between 2020 and 2021 than before
