Equality

Belonging Is Economic Development by Dani McEwen For years, Ohio business leaders have been sounding the alarm about “brain drain,” referring to a disproportionate loss of college-educated talents to other states and regions. The reality is that as Greater Cleveland employers compete for fresh talent, retention relies more than ever on a key question: When…

The Gaps Are Real. So Are the People Trying to Fill Them: How the current climate is creating an impossible environment to provide the curated services we rely on. by Jennifer Bosco, EdD If you have reached out to a local LGBTQ+ organization in the past year and did not hear back quickly, or felt like…

What LGBTQ+ Support Looks Like at Work All Year Long  by Jennifer Bosco, EdD Visibility matters. It can send a signal that people are welcome, seen, and valued. But employees and customers know the difference between a checkbox offer and an authentic experience. A rainbow logo, a social post, or a Pride Month event may catch attention, but what people…

JEDI Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The mission of Plexus is economic inclusion and, therefore, we recognize the tremendous costs of institutional discrimination, particularly to communities of color and the African-American and Black community. While violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals continue, we cannot deny that within our community, there still exists disparity and racism.…