“Crain’s has documented lots of ways that inequities are a drag on the region’s economy, that keep businesses from getting the talent, from tapping the full talent in the region. To do that, to make those kinds of changes that will grow our region, that will help companies tap the talent they need, DEI strategies are one way to do it.” - Corproate Coalition Managing Director, Brian Fabes

Now, almost four years after DEI was declared a priority, those committed to staying the course say diversity is a fact that isn't going away and companies can't afford to abandon DEI.

Read more on the attack on DEI by Cassandra West in Crain's Chicago Business