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10 6 14 Work Session Materials_Inclusive DubuqueIN'LUSIVE dubuque Connecting People • Strengthening Community INCLUSIvE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque WHY DO THIS WORK INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INC iisivF dubuque COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of Greater Dubuque THE PROCESS INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCI (JSIVE dubuque KNIGHT Soul Phe Community P ]J(W J01IN S. N I JA N IC ; 13T 1-131 ".L ].31110 Soul of the Community video • dr CAL LU E INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INC USI\/F dubuque VISION AND MISSION Vision: a community where all feel respected, valued and engaged Mission to advance equity and inclusion to meet the economic and cultural needs of a diverse community INCLUSIVE dubuque Connecting People • Strengthening Community definitions Diversity - those who bring a unique perspective or life experience to the decision-making table, but focusing particularly on: ■ Racial and ethnic groups ■ LGBT populations ■ People with disabilities ■ Women 6 definitions Equity- Improving equity means promoting justice, impartiality, and fairness within the procedures and processes of institutions or systems, as well as their distribution of resources. "Equality is the idea of everyone getting a shirt; equity is the notion that everyone gets a shirt that fits." — Dr. Gene Batiste INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque 7 definitions Inclusion —the degree to which individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds are able to participate fully in the decision-making process of an organization or group. "Diversity is the mix. Inclusivity is making the mix work." -Rev. Susan Blue INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque 8 defining Inclusive Dubuque A network of ;partner organizations who provide direct service and support to community members. INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque9 mission partners Alliant Energy/ IEI Barge Services Clarke University Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Dubuque Area Congregations United (DACU) Dubuque Area Conventions & Visitor's Bureau Dubuque Area Labor Management Council (DALMC) Dubuque Chapter of the NAACP • .;.•••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dubuque Community School District Dubuque Racing Association Ltd. (DRA) Greater Dubuque Development Corporation• • (GDDC) Hormel Foods IBM - Dubuque Global Delivery Center John Deere Dubuque Works Loras College Medical Associates Clinic & .;. Health Plans Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque Multicultural Family Center - Dubuque (MFC) Mystique Casino • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Northeast Iowa Community College Proudly Accessible Dubuque Prudential Retirement TH Media The City of Dubuque Tri-State Independent Physicians Assoc., Inc. United Way of Dubuque Area Tri -States University of Dubuque University of Wisconsin - Platteville INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque 10 objectives Identify the Needs/Solutions Define specific areas of concern/identify actions/measure impact over time ■ Access & Opportunity: Community Equity Assessment Process ■ Establish Metrics ■ Research best -practices and experts to help INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque 11 objectives Increase Awareness and Engagement ■ engage partner organizations ■ one-on-one/confidential meetings ■ 87 with CEO's and leadership of nonprofit/business/civic/education/faith orgs ■ Identify challenges/solutions and build partnerships INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INC+_USIVE dubuque 12 objectives Increase Awareness and Engagement ■ launched website, weekly updates, monthly newsletter ■ Grew email list from zero to more than 1000 ■ shared and facilitated `' idea exchanges and events with Mission Partners engaging over 1,500 people Upcoming: John Deere Dubuque Works Multicultural Group Monday, October 20 12PM-1PM INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INC USIVF dubuque 13 objectives Support Partner -led Action (Examples) ■ Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce ■ Diversity Summit ■ Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque ■ Take 5 initiative for nonprofits ■ Prudential ■ Diversity Month ■ CSI Training, Convention and Visitors Bureau ■ CSI Training INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque 14 progress update 2013 2014 OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP Inclusive Dubuque tormed & started Inclusive Dubuque Launch PT Staff Summit 1st Idea Exchange Mission Partner meetings Chamber Diversity Summit Public Ally hired Idea Exchanges Mission Partner meetings City Council Presentation Funding Development Idea Exchanges Mission Partner meetings Partnership with Department of Justice Idea Exchanges 4 the People meeting Mission Research & idea exchanges Partner meetings Race Facilitation Relations Training Idea CVB Board Exchanges In Culture Mission Club Partner Mission meetings Partner meetings Idea Exchanges Mission Partner CVB Hospitality Breakfast DRA Presentation Strategy meetings Idea CAGllgl16j Bridges Out of Diversity Government CSI Kickoff Poverty Focus Alliance on 1ST CSI Conference partnership Race & Training— City Leadership realigned Equity Carnegie Presentation Heart & Soul Conference Stout Library Strategymeeting presentation Work Session Interactivity Idea Exchanges Strategic Idea Foundation Mission Partner objectives Exchanges partnership Next meetings defined Steps Building framework & strategy meetings Mission Idea Mission Department Partner Exchanges Partner of Justice meetings meetings SPIRT process facilitation next steps Access and Opportunity: Community Equity Assessment ■ Demographics ■ Employment, Poverty and Race ■ Housing ■ Education and the Achievement Gap ■ Safety ■ Health and Wellbeing INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INC USIVF dubuque 16 IN USIVE dubuque Connecting People • Strengthening Community INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE dubuque City of Dubuque ITEM# 1 ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: 5:00 PM - WORK SESSION: Inclusive Dubuque ATTACHMENTS: Description ❑ Inclusive Dubuque Overview Document Type Supporting Documentation Copyright 2014 us dubuque Connecting People • Strengthening Community Inclusive Dubuque is an initiative to advance equity; and inclusion to meet the economic and cultural needs of a diverse community. THE VISION to have a community 'where people feel respected, valued, and engaged DEFINING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION DIVERSITY {hose who bring a unique perspective or life experience to the decision-making table. but focusing particularly on: • Racial and ethnic groups • LEK populations • People vdilh disabilities • Wornen EQUITY Improving eq uity means promoting justice, impartiality. and fairness within the procedures and processes of institutions or systems, as well as their distribution of resources. INCLUSION The degree to which individuals wilt: diverse perspectives and backgrounds are able to participate fully in the decision-making process of an organization or group. MISSION PARTNERS 4 the People, Inc. Alliant Energy City of Dubuque Clarke University Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Dubuque Area Congregations United Dubuque Area Labor M DiamondJo Casino Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Dubuque Community School District Dubuque Pacing Association Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Hormel IBM John Deere Loral College Medical Associates tvlulticulturaL Family Center Mystique NAACP - Dubuque Chapter Northeast Iowa Cornrnunity College Proudly Accessible Dubuque Prudential Tri -'date Independent Physicians University of Dubuque University of bvisconsin-Platteville WHAT WE DO Inclusive Dubuque is a hub for data and communication, facilitator of connections arid partnerships among diverse croups arid accelerator of learning and the development of equitable and inclusive programs, practices and policies among our community's organizations, businesses. schools and local government. Hub for Data and Communication • develop and distribute Equity Report (activities to develop the report and creation of the report periodicallyI • develop and distribute Inclusive Dubuque Community indicators - using outcomes for continuous refinement • host/share info resources on websitel newsletters/communicate information clearinghouse for events and activities Facilitator of Partnerships and Connections convene regular meetings of a diverse group of partners idea exchanges - regular discussions with community organizations and groups support 'SPIRIT and other Mission Partner - driven engagement efforts Accelerator of Learning and Progress • provide learning opportunities for mission partners and other stakeholder organizations • training exchanges - shared training by Mission Partners and community organizations • support partner -led action (e.c. Convention b Visitors Bureau front line training) • build capacity of key stakeholder organizations us dubuque Connecting People • Strengthening Community Leadership Team 4 the People Inc Lynrt Sefton Routine phfttop Alliant Energy (1E1 Barge Services) aita?t" Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque rink Dregne Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Burry Gentry Molly Grover Greater Dubuque Development Corporation gick Dick/J.75.7,g IBM Dave SleiThg leffSegerstrem City of Dubuque Mark Doisingt Police Dept Niknla Pcwllc. Iluttln Rights Dept Prudential ic c-020 Martina John Deere Dubuque Works Danielle Moore Steering Committee City of Dubuque 'vbrl Midigen Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque 1\19110/ Von Mayen Dubuque Area Racing Association Jesus Attilf2S Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Rick Dickinson IBM Tom Carios Northeast Iowa Community College Dr. rang ChiWee Inclusive Dubuque Staff Coordinator jessico Rose Assistant Coordinator Erica ifsquierdo Communications Director Bal 2,ver www.inclusivedbq.org