Employee Resource Group
Mission Statement
To establish a unified Orlando Pride Chamber ERG resource hub that empowers corporate partners to serve as executive sponsors, offering guidance and support to small LGBTQ+ enterprises and individuals in non-representative businesses. The ERG Resource Hub would also serve as a resource-sharing platform for corporate partners wanting to launch or improve an affinity group at their firm. This initiative is designed as a sanctuary for learning, growth, and open, meaningful dialogue, fostering community among all who live, work, and raise families here. This is the essence of our collective mindset.
Vision
Under the Pride Chamber's broad canopy, we would collaborate with our corporate partners to establish a resource-sharing platform addressing ERG development, successes, and challenges through quarterly ERG Summits. Our ERG Resource Hub would also provide subject matter experts to speak at affiliated ERG’s meetings, Pride events, and lunch and learns.
Under this initiative, we would also aspire to cultivate a symbiotic relationship between corporate entities and small MWBE-LGBTQ+ businesses. Through a structured ERG/mentorship program, we envision smaller entities gaining insights and opportunities from their more established counterparts, fostering a vibrant, interconnected business community in Orlando, each learning from one another.
Goals
- Kick off a groundbreaking Employee Resource Group (ERG) initiative at no cost, under the expansive Pride Chambers initiative for inclusivity. This initiative invites participation from emerging small businesses, large corporations, other chambers of commerce, and their supporters. Financial backing from sponsorships will cover several events such as ERG mixers, panel discussions with experts, online seminars, educational workshops, and networking events. This initiative is designed to provide a free, comprehensive program that offers everyone a secure, inclusive, and diverse environment.
- Partner with the Corporate Equality Council to leverage the intersection with corporate leadership and their affinity groups, as well as the value of reciprocal support.
Advantages of joining the Pride Chamber Orlando ERG include:
- Exclusive Access to Expert Resources: Members of the ERG will have unparalleled access to an array of resources, including educational content, best practice guides, and toolkits to foster LGBTQ+-friendly workplaces.
- Opportunities for Networking: Membership offers the chance to engage with a broad network of LGBTQ+ professionals, allies, and influential thinkers during various events, workshops, and networking gatherings.
- Enhanced Visibility and Recognition: Companies that join the ERG will be heralded as leaders in LGBTQ+ inclusivity, gaining recognition within the Central Florida business realm and beyond.
- United Advocacy and Support: Being part of the ERG means joining a united front to champion LGBTQ+ rights and equality in the workplace and broader society.
- Provide an incentive for more giant corporations to join the chamber and/or become a Pride Chamber sponsor while providing expertise and insights.
Please note, this membership level does not include a directory listing or RED eligibility.
In our inclusive environment, everyone is welcome - including allies from various ERG’s, DE&I champions, and members of other chambers of commerce. Our goal is to create a space where diversity is recognized, celebrated, and leveraged in intersectionality for mutual growth and understanding.
We Welcome You to Join Us.
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