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ICONMA’s
Diversity Program
ICONMA
is a Woman-Owned consulting firm providing Professional Services and
Solutions to a broad range of Fortune 1000 organizations nationwide. Managing Member Claudine George founded ICONMA
in 2000 on the principle that success is derived from delivering
high quality service while being responsible, flexible, and innovative.
The commitment to this principle has led ICONMA
to become certified as a Woman-Owned organization by both the National
Woman Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) and Women’s Business
Enterprise National Council (WBENC). In 2004, this commitment to diversity won ICONMA
the prestigious honor of being named one of the top 100 diversity-owned
businesses.
ICONMA works diligently
in every facet of business to promote its own diversity, as well as
aggressively partnering with other Minority/Women Business Enterprises
(MWBEs) and promoting diversity through employment.
ICONMA’s Diversity
ICONMA has worked continuously
to maximize its own diversity as a MWBE since achieving certification
from NWBOC and WBENC. Partnering with clients nationwide who encourage
MWBEs has allowed ICONMA to build
a solid name for itself and generate revenues. Since opening our doors
for business in 2000 we have experienced a 450% growth in revenue.
“Opportunities are abundant for businesses offering diversity,
and we are in the market to capitalize on those opportunities to push
our business to the next level,” said Claudine George, Managing Member of ICONMA LLC. “Companies
are approaching us to help them put diversity into their business
model.”
MWBE Partnerships
ICONMA realizes that having MWBE
certification allows us as an organization to move to the next level. ICONMA’s business model
encourages partnerships with other MWBEs. These partnerships with MWBEs
are critical to the success of our business. This only enhances ICONMA’s
strong business foundation, by bringing similar resources together for
one common goal: deliver high quality service while being responsible,
flexible, and innovative.
To do business with ICONMA LLC
as a supplier with MWBE certification, please contact us directly
by sending an email, mail, or fax to our Supplier Diversity Group;
also include a copy of your company’s certification.
ICONMA LLC
Attn: Supplier Diversity Group
850 Stephenson Highway, Suite 612
Troy, MI 48083
248-583-1930 ext. 224
248-583-1929 fax
info@iconma.com
Once ICONMA receives your company’s
certification our Supplier Diversity Group will contact you regarding
the opportunities available.
Some of the benefits an organization can derive from partnering with ICONMA through our Diversity
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Broad client base. ICONMA’s
current client base gives us national exposure and spans many
diverse industries. |
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Assistance in growing your organization’s
business. |
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Networking with other MWBEs. |
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Mentoring emerging MWBEs. |
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| Diversity through Our
Employees |
Diversity Hiring Initiative
at ICONMA: The true essence
of a corporation is its people. ICONMA
aggressively supports and promotes equal opportunity hiring
of people with disabilities, aboriginals, visible minorities,
and women. The diversity of our internal staff at ICONMA
reflects our commitment to equal opportunity hiring. Our Diversity
Hiring Coordinator is a minority who specializes in diversity
placements. 40% of our staff is female, and we are owned by a
woman. With our pool of talented candidates from diverse backgrounds,
we can help you to continue to build a company culture that
supports and affirms the diverse people who make up your human
capital.
ICONMA’s
Diversity Mandate: We provide a link between employers seeking
to enrich their workforce diversity and a pool of diverse candidates
who are searching for an opportunity to perform to their full
potential. Our mandate is to help employers embrace the rich
dimensions of diversity contained within each individual. As
an equal opportunity employer, we pride ourselves on creating
an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities
of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual
orientation, citizenship, or disability. This commitment extends
to all areas of employment practices including hiring, compensation,
benefits, promotion, training, and layoff or termination.
ICONMA promotes diversity
within the company. In an effort to recruit and hire minorities
and women not currently in the workforce, we contact the following: |
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High minority enrollment colleges |
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Minority/female candidates. We advertise in minority-related & female-related papers. |
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Department of Labor employment and training services
in various cities and states as well as Internet national databases. |
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Office of Minority Business Enterprise in various
cities and states. |
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Recent research suggests that within the
next year 6.5 million African Americans, 5.4 million Hispanics and 2.5
million Asian Americans will be online. In addition, a second
study conducted showed 76% of African Americans and 68% of Latinos
said they typically visit an ethnic site as part of their internet
experience. The same study found 50% of African American respondents
used the internet for job searching compared to 38% of Latinos.
We have programs that will effectively target these minority
groups. We are using online resources effectively to attract
minority candidates. |
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ICONMA
has significant resources for attracting and recruiting top
quality candidates with diverse backgrounds. We utilize numerous
resources, such as a national resume database, schools, job
fairs, advertising, employee and client referrals, on-line services,
company websites, partnering relationships with major technology
companies, and professional membership organizations.
ICONMA provides equal employment
opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicapped
condition or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran and
affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment
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