DT #316: How Equity and Inclusion Boost Economic Recovery - Part 2

<p>Tracye McDaniel and Jennifer Todd-Goynes with TIP Strategies join Dennis for continued discussion on equity and inclusion in this economic environment.  See below for expanded show notes.</p> <p><a href="https://tipstrategies.com/">TIP Strategies</a></p> <p>Connect with <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyemcdaniel/">Tracye McDaniel</a></p> <p>Connect with <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferltodd/">Jennifer Todd-Goynes</a></p> <p><strong>Why are traditional economic development models inadequate?</strong></p> <p>TRADITIONAL MODEL – Focus on the community’s overall economic recovery to benefit all residents</p> <p>FUTURE-FOCUSED PRACTICE – Target recovery efforts to uniquely serve and benefit under-resourced populations</p> <ul> <li>TRADITIONAL MODEL – General relief and recovery tools are open to all residents and businesses</li> </ul> <p>FUTURE-FOCUSED PRACTICE – Actions and policies are designed with under-resourced populations at the center</p> <ul> <li>TRADIONAL MODEL – Equity and inclusion is for community and workforce development partners</li> </ul> <p>FUTURE-FOCUSED PRACTICE – Equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and has economic benefits</p> <p><strong>How can economic development organizations and community leaders apply a focus on equity and inclusion?</strong></p> <p>Two relevant case studies –</p> <p>Operationalize Equity and Inclusion</p> <p><strong>BEST PRACTICE: </strong> Resilient Tulsa Action Plan</p> <p><strong>WHAT IS IT:</strong>  An action plan that integrates equity and inclusion across core economic, workforce, and community development functions</p> <p><strong>WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Provides specific goals and actions for the City of Tulsa and its partners to implement</li> <li>Outlines roles and responsibilities across city departments and organizations (doesn’t treat equity and inclusion as a separate function)</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong>Expand Broadband Access</p> <p><strong>BEST PRACTICE:</strong>  San Antonio Digital Inclusi