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Discriminate More to be More Inclusive
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The author and modern-day spiritualist Neal Donald Walsch has said that “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” I’d like to take that a step further – or perhaps just a jump to the left, then a step to the right – and propose my corollary to Walsch’s theorem – that is, “Your social and business life begin at the end of your inclusion zone.”
What, you ask, is an “inclusion zone?” Glad you asked. Hang on a second.
Before I begin, let me say two things:
This is going to be a bit interactive – so get out your notepad or fire up your stickies app on your iPhone; and
I’m going to challenge some ideas that you may find a bit brain-wrinkling, and I’m going to ask up front for you to not tune out until I’m finished.
Lesbians and Gays Remain More Hopeful about U.S. Economy and Personal Finances
New York, N.Y. and Washington, D.C. – January 18, 2010 – As the U.S. economy shows added signs of recovery and stability, a new national poll asked a broad cross‐section of Americans their expectations for the economy’s improvement nationally as well as their feelings about their own financial circumstances. Three‐quarters (74%) of all Americans believe the economy will improve or remain the same this year, however four in ten gay and lesbian adults (39%) expect the 2011 economy to improve, while that optimistic attitude is held by only 29% of heterosexual adults. Based on several earlier surveys conducted by Harris Interactive, lesbians and gay men have consistently held more optimistic views on the economy.
The 2010 U.S. Census paints a clear picture; Columbus is a rich tapestry of cultures, lifestyles and languages. How can business, politicians, non-profits, and educators achieve fluency?
With Victoria Nunes, Community Affairs Officer, Fifth Third Bank; Courtnee Carrigan, Director of Program Development, YWCA; and Meggin Weimerskirch, Advertising Director, (614) Magazine.
Presented to the Columbus Metropolitan Club, in partnership with the Columbus American Marketing Association, 13 April 2011.
Thomas J. Grote to Pen Foreword for Inaugural Edition of Who’s Who In GLBT Columbus®
Columbus, Ohio (Mar 16, 2011) – Who’s Who Publishing Company, one of the nation’s largest directory publishers to celebrate diversity nationwide, in partnership with Outlook Media, Inc., one of the nation’s premier urban and GLBT media companies, is proud to announce Thomas J. Grote, chief financial officer for ButylFuel LLC, as the foreword writer for the inaugural edition of Who’s Who In GLBT Columbus®.
Grote has an impressive background in finance and investments. Previous chief financial officer for Donatos Pizza, he was instrumental in expanding the company into a regional chain in 1999 when the company was purchased by McDonalds Corporation and assisted with its buyback in 2003.
Being certified by the NGLCC (National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender business enterprise means that a business has gone through an in-depth certification process that confirms the business is owned, operated, and controlled by an LGBT individual or LGBT individuals for the purposes of participation in the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative.
The NGLCC is the business advocate and direct link between LGBT business owners, corporations, and government. The NGLCC was founded as the exclusive organization for certification of LGBT owned businesses, and works to foster mutually beneficial opportunities for small businesses and corporate members. As the umbrella organization for 61 state, local and international LGBT chambers of commerce affiliates, the NGLCC is the largest LGBT business advocacy and development organization in the world.
The author and modern-day spiritualist Neal Donald Walsch has said that “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” 
Columbus, Ohio (Mar 16, 2011) – Who’s Who Publishing Company, one of the nation’s largest directory publishers to celebrate diversity nationwide, in partnership with Outlook Media, Inc., one of the nation’s premier urban and GLBT media companies, is proud to announce Thomas J. Grote, chief financial officer for ButylFuel LLC, as the foreword writer for the inaugural edition of Who’s Who In GLBT Columbus®.
Being certified by the NGLCC (National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender business enterprise means that a business has gone through an in-depth certification process that confirms the business is owned, operated, and controlled by an LGBT individual or LGBT individuals for the purposes of participation in the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative.