Inclusivity is on the mind of Gainesville businesses this week, as the chamber of commerce launches a new initiative to advance equitable economic development and a large Gainesville-based employer announces new health care coverage aimed at helping couples of any orientation start families and provide care for gender affirmation.
Here’s a look at this week’s business news:
Chamber launches Inclusive Gainesville initiative
The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce last week launched Inclusive Gainesville, a community-wide approach to equitable economic development and inclusion.
The initiative will focus on two core areas workforce development and supplier diversity.
Local partners launching Inclusive Gainesville are Charles Perry Partners Inc., Infotech, the InterMed Group, North Florida Regional Medical Center, Oelrich Construction, Ology Bioservices and Porter Brown Associates.