Forward

Introduction

This is a living document that describes the specifications of the Diversity Business Registry being proposed by J2G's D&I Committee.

Why do we need to focus on D&I?

The 21st Century Olmsted County Report has great details about the reasons why Diversity and Inclusion should be a focus for Olmsted County. Though that report was published about a decade and half ago, many of the reasons such as workforce development, economic growth and demographics stated then are still valid now. 

 Among the several projects identified currently by the J2G D&I Committee, there is a notion of making available a diversity business resource registry to enable community leaders, business operators and community members to locate resources that give them information regarding diversity and inclusion.  

As we develop the website, we need to keep in mind the following:

1. Who are the users?

2. What information are they looking for?

3. What are the phases of this web project?  How do we ensure long-term sustainability?

4. Who owns the site? Who will contribute content?