ORLANDO | The Pride Chamber, Central Florida’s chamber of commerce advocating for LGBTQ+ businesses and professionals, launched Sept. 1 a new membership benefits category for corporate members of Employee Resource Groups.
This initiative represents a significant step towards fostering greater diversity, equity and inclusion within the business community while empowering LGBTQ+ employees and allies to thrive in the workplace, the chamber stated in a press release.
ERGs are employee-led groups — usually voluntary — that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the company they work for. Through this new membership option, The Pride Chamber says employee groups of all sizes will be able to enhance their LGBTQ+ initiatives and strengthen their commitment to a more inclusive workplace environment.
“We are thrilled to introduce the ERG membership category as an innovative solution to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in workplaces across Central Florida,” said Daniel Sohn, The Pride Chamber’s president and CEO, in the release. “In collaboration with our diverse and dedicated member base, we believe that this initiative will contribute significantly to fostering workplaces where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Among the key benefits of joining at The Pride Chamber’s new ERG membership level are:
-Access to Expert Resources: ERG members will gain exclusive access to a wealth of resources, including educational materials, best practices and toolkits designed to help companies establish and nurture LGBTQ+-inclusive workplaces;
-Networking Opportunities: ERG members will have the chance to connect with a diverse community of LGBTQ+ professionals, allies, and thought leaders through events, seminars, and networking sessions;
-Visibility and Recognition: Companies participating in the ERG membership category will receive recognition as champions of LGBTQ+ inclusion, both within the Central Florida business community and beyond;
-Advocacy and Support: ERG members will be part of a collective voice advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, both in the workplace and society at large.
The Pride Chamber initially announced the new program during an event celebrating NASCAR’s Drive For Diversity program at the Daytona International Speedway Aug. 26 for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
Companies who are interested in becoming ERG members or who want more information on this and other membership levels can visit ThePrideChamber.org/Membership.
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