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4 Key Priorities
ADVOCACY
Retain and strengthen a core of expert advisors which consist of economists, demographers, statisticians, financial analysts, and policy makers to provide relevant information to inform and support key stakeholders, corporate partners and business clients.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Issue periodic reports to inform the general public and key stakeholders on issues relevant to opportunities and barriers to the growth of net worth by minorities and women.
EDUCATION
Serve as the center of knowledge on the status of minority and women owned business and relevant public sector policies and private sector practices.
Host forums and symposia on key areas of interest in economic development and net worth growth of minorities, women and under resourced populations.
ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
Support and assist institutions such as HBCUs that bring economic value and impact to the success of minorities and historically low wealth populations and neighborhoods. Provide education and training.
Maintain relationships with key public officials, corporate leaders, non-profit allies, and other individuals committed to advancing economic opportunities for the under resourced net worth populations.
Mission
The Policy Center of the Institute shapes the core direction of advocacy, education, policy development and economic impact analysis on behalf of minority and women owned businesses.
Vision
To promote equality, access to capital and market opportunities creating an environment that values and invests in the success of minority and women owned enterprises, to sustain and build wealth in diverse communities.