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Business Equity for Indy Launches Workforce Pilot
Inaugural program to offer support to companies seeking to build and retain diverse teams
Ind. (December 7, 2022)—Business Equity for Indy (BEI) announced today the launch of an inaugural Workforce Pilot. The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation awarded a grant to the Indy Chamber Foundation in support of the BEI effort to support small- and medium-sized companies in their efforts to reduce racial disparities and drive equity within businesses. Implementation of these strategies will help these companies build and retain diverse teams—a proven way to spur innovation and increase competitiveness.
“Filling job openings—particularly with diverse talent—remains one of the most significant challenges facing our members today,” said Taylor Hughes, vice president of policy and strategy, Indy Chamber. “Through the BEI Workforce Pilot, companies will be equipped with strategies and resources to develop equitable talent pipelines, enhance inclusive hiring practices, and support the health and wellbeing of a diverse workforce. Ultimately, this opportunity is built to help companies prioritize their best assets—their people.”
Through this first-of-its-kind pilot, companies will have access to resources that help them take action to address inequity in the workforce. The Workforce Pilot comes alongside employers, demystifying evidence-based equity strategies and providing top-dollar support for company implementation at no charge. The program is designed to meet companies where they are and help them implement best practices that support the success of Black and Brown employees.
“Disparities in education have a tremendous impact on career trajectories, earnings, and quality of life—and while employers may recognize those barriers, many are unsure how to take corrective action,” said Claire Fiddian-Green, president & CEO, Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation. “The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation is proud to partner with the Indy Chamber to support businesses working to create greater opportunity for Black and Brown talent across our region.”
The BEI Workforce Pilot will host 19 companies and will begin in January 2023. Participating companies will complete a five-stage program with guidance from subject matter and technical experts. Participating companies include:
Anatome Yoga, Health & Wellness, LLC
Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Inc.
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About Business Equity for Indy
Business Equity for Indy (BEI) is a joint venture of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and the Indy Chamber, in collaboration with the Indianapolis Urban League, to grow a more inclusive business climate and build greater equity and economic opportunity for the Indy Region’s Black residents and people of color. Learn more about the initiative at BusinessEquityIndy.com.
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From delivering newspapers to providing complete electrical and communications contracting services, Shane Conner knows how to build a successful business. At the age of 12, his first job wasrunning a small paper route—a route he worked hard at growing. He soon became one of the largest delivery boys in the area, racking up several awards along the way.
Today, he’s doing the same with his business, Advanced Technologies in Electrical and Communications, Inc. (ATEC)—a full service electrical and communications contractor committed to providing superior contracting services. In 2012, ATEC was named A Company to Watch and in 2013, named one of Indianapolis’ Fastest Growing Companies, by the Indianapolis Business Journal (ranked #3). Although Shane considers his company “small but mighty,” it’s worth noting for the third year ATEC has been contracted for Super Bowl work, among several other high-profile projects.
Shane credits his mom, a proud Hispanic grandfather, mentors and the Indy Chamber for his success. His mom taught him in order to be successful he should surround himself with successful people. His grandfather instilled in him his “Mexican pride.” Mentors have helped him learn from mistakes and grow from successes. And the Indy Chamber—specifically the Hispanic Business Council (HBC), provide him the tools and resources to learn, grow and succeed.
One of those resources is the HBC’s Mentor-Protégé Program—a program designed to develop and grow three Hispanic-owned businesses each year for a two-year period. ATEC (Shane) was partnered with Messer Construction (Ryan Steinert) last year. Although the two met previously on a site and established their own “unofficial mentor relationship,” they approached HBC about the Mentor-Protégé program to gain more insight and structure into their mentor-mentee relationship.
For Ryan, the mentorship was a natural fit and a great opportunity for him to fulfill Messer’s goal of supporting and giving back to small businesses. For Shane, it was an opportunity to learn from an industry leader. The two meet monthly and take advantage of networking events and educational programs offered by HBC. Both are grateful for the program and the opportunity to learn from one another.
Shane is quick to acknowledge the commitment Ryan is dedicating to ATECs’ success— and truly believes that without Ryan, Messer Construction, and everyone at the Hispanic Business Council, his success would not be possible. He’s growing ‘leaps and bounds’ and knows it is because every person involved wants to see him succeed.
To learn more about the Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council contact Gustavo Escalante at 317-464-2254 or [email protected].