Why Diversity Matters
Business diversity…
- Enhances the vitality of small and growing businesses in Chicago and the community
- Provides a positive link to economic development and advocacy organizations that focus on minority- and women-owned business issues
- Complements the University’s overall diversity commitment
Performance in the supply chain is optimized in an environment that is open and inclusive.
The Business Diversity Program is fundamental to the University’s commitment to grow and develop a portfolio of critical and valued business partners. Generating open competition gives the University the ability to leverage the best resources in the market and increases access to the most creative and innovative talent locally and nationally.
The University of Chicago has enjoyed an international reputation of leadership, innovation, and excellence.
The composition of institutional stakeholders is becoming increasingly diverse as demographics shift and ethnic affluence expands. The development of sustainable alliances with diverse firms will advance our reputation with key internal and external stakeholders.