Diversity Rules Magazine

Bridge - Con't from page 18 of technology to empower businesses of all back- grounds to compete on a global scale," said Eric Kelly, Founder and Chairman of B2T. "I am so proud to be able to officially launch our B2T pla orm at our Global Intellectual Summit dur- ing the week of Juneteenth, which allows us to com- memorate and understand the cri cal topics related to race, ethnicity and crea ng a legacy of inclusivity. Addi onally, I want to thank all the companies, the Nasdaq and the amazing people who have supported both our summit and the B2T pla orm. Our pla orm is designed to be an agent of change by accelera ng partnerships in an inclusive ecosystem," Kelly con n- ued. Using the B2T pla orm, Providers can proac vely search for Seekers using different criteria, such as di- versity category (e.g., women-owned), specializa on and geography. Opportuni es posted on the Provid- ers' profile page are also open so Seekers can intro- duce themselves. Seekers also can look for other re- sources such as capital or investment. The B2T pla orm provides members with the follow- ing: Profiles – Allows corpora ons and diverse and wom- en owned businesses to curate a unique profile that will introduce opportuni es and company capabili- es to the B2T community. Opportuni es – Corpora ons can post project re- quests, capital funding, partnership opportuni es, and amplify it to thousands of qualified businesses in the B2T global ecosystem. Community – B2T members can create peer circles to collaborate with companies with similar areas of interest and opportuni es (e.g., Healthcare, Technol- ogy, Chief Procurement Officers). Inspira on – B2T members are invited to learn about the latest trends and success stories from fellow members. Ins tute - All members of the B2T community are encouraged to engage in curated content relevant to their industry, such as the latest news, white papers, videos, and other per nent informa on. Resources – Members may u lize resources to sched- ule meetups, learn about business e que e, unspo- ken rules, funding, mentors and much more. For more informa on, visit h ps://theb2t.com to l earn how to apply to be a Provider or Seeker and bridge the diversity gap. About Bridge 2 Technologies Bridge 2 Technologies (B2T) is a global next-gener- a on technology company that is changing the way businesses engage around the world – delivering ac- onable results that will posi vely affect future gen- era ons. B2T is built on global intellect and inclusive- ness through a robust business ecosystem that strives to accelerate inclusiveness, provide access to capital, and connec vity, and work with industry leaders to leverage technology as a catalyst to expand oppor- tuni es, drive change, and realize outstanding per- formance. For more informa on about Bridge 2 Technologies, visit h ps://theb2t.com. Diversity Rules Magazine | July 2023 | 21 Index - Con't from page 14 Out Leadership recently released its annual Out- QUORUM report, LGBTQ+ Board Diversity: Progress & Possibility, showing for the first me in history more than half of all Nasdaq-listed companies now have board diversity policies covering LGBTQ+, gen- der, race, ethnicity, and na onal origin. 2023 State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index ma ers to companies, including their employees and fami- lies, when a state has suppor ve LGBTQ+ policies. Those state legisla ve policies effect every part of a business' ac vity from recrui ng and retaining top talent and local laws conflic ng with internal policies and the values of large mul -na onal companies and the customers they serve.

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