Diversity is a core business issue. To be successful in the 21st century, companies must have a diversified workforce. The Regional Business Council works to create a vibrant, minority-friendly business community, both by increasing the hiring and promoting of minorities and by broadening the pool of minority supplier contracts within RBC companies.

• Increasing minority recruitment, hiring & retention.
  The RBC is focused on recruiting young minority talent to St. Louis, and partners with InSight St. Louis to bring students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to the region.

The RBC launched the Young Professionals Network to attract and retain young minority talent to the region and to give these future leaders unique opportunities for networking, professional development and community involvement. Members have the opportunity to attend social, philanthropic, cultural and professional development opportunities throughout the year. Click here to view a video from our 2008 kickoff event at the Four Seasons. If you are interested in joining the Young Professionals Network, please email ypn@stlrbc.org.

• Supporting the development of minority-owned companies. The RBC works one-on-one with CEOs to evaluate supplier diversity programs and help broaden their supplier base.

• Supporting the work of community-based organizations . The RBC has partnered with the Minority Business Council,The St. Louis American, and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to attract a more diverse workforce and create a more diverse business community.

“Promoting diversity is everybody’s business. At the RBC, we’re taking action – not just talking about goals!”

Steven C. Roberts

President

The Roberts Companies