Sustainability Leaders Podcast Episode 32: EMpowering an Inclusive Economic Recovery
- Keywords:
- sustainability
- diversity
- empower
Sustainability Leaders’ special guest host Eric Smith, Vice-Chair of BMO Commercial Bank is joined by Shelley Stewart III
, a Partner at McKinsey & Company and one of the leaders of their Institute for Black Economic Mobility, and Andrea Zopp, a Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue, a venture fund that fosters growth in the food, beverage and restaurant industries. Andrea previously served as CEO and President of both the Chicago Urban League and World Business Chicago.
In this episode:
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How minority communities and businesses were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps needed for an equitable recovery
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The importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors
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How financial institutions can help and the potential business and economic benefits
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The need for businesses to be intentional and focus on outcomes to make progress
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Eric Smith
Vice Chair, BMO Commercial Bank
Eric is responsible for working with the U.S. Commercial Banking team and across other lines of business to develop the bank’s strategy and product capabiliti…(..)
View Full Profile >Sustainability Leaders’ special guest host Eric Smith, Vice-Chair of BMO Commercial Bank is joined by Shelley Stewart III, a Partner at McKinsey & Company and one of the leaders of their Institute for Black Economic Mobility, and Andrea Zopp, a Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue, a venture fund that fosters growth in the food, beverage and restaurant industries. Andrea previously served as CEO and President of both the Chicago Urban League and World Business Chicago.
In this episode:
-
How minority communities and businesses were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps needed for an equitable recovery
-
The importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors
-
How financial institutions can help and the potential business and economic benefits
-
The need for businesses to be intentional and focus on outcomes to make progress
Like what you hear? Subscribe today: Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify.
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