Crain's Detroit Business
By Sherri Begin Welch
POSTED: 8:00 p.m., Jul. 12, 2009
LAST MODIFIED: 8:14 p.m., Jul. 12, 2009
National Diversity Council founder Dennis Kennedy didn't think it was a good time to establish a Michigan affiliate because of the state's economic distress.But council sponsor Daimler Financial Services Americas L.L.C. and its diversity and community relations manager, Lora Vinande, thought it was exactly the right time. “Diversity and inclusion is something that can't drop off the agenda,” she said. “Now, more than ever, it's important companies remain committed to diversity and inclusion.” In April, the council established its Michigan affiliate, one of just seven in the country so far, joining California, Florida, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. The Michigan Diversity Council hopes to foster a better understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion through monthly events that provide ongoing learning opportunities, discussion and sharing of best practices among the region's companies and diversity professionals. “I see this as another way for community leaders to learn and share their best practices, in addition to being linked into this growing national conversation,” said Vinande, president of the Michigan council's advisory board.
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