Joe Blackstone, Founder and President of Blackstone Consulting Inc. (BCI), knows that fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is imperative for business success. Companies like BCI that cultivate inclusive, equitable workforces are better positioned to innovate, connect with more customers and seize growth opportunities.
It’s not just an aspirational goal.
Blackstone founded BCI in 1991 to provide janitorial services around Los Angeles. Today, BCI has grown into a global provider of facility-management services for some of the world’s largest companies. A certified minority-owned company, BCI has made DEI central to its operations and values. The company has built a team that reflects its commitment—diverse workers make up 78% of its workforce, and 71% of its leadership is diverse.
In this video, Blackstone explains why he’s made DEI foundational to his business. He also recently spoke with us about funding BCI in its earliest days, being resilient and leading with integrity.
More resources
For more founder insights, watch our “Thriving in uncertain times” series featuring Frederick Royall III, National Head of Diverse Businesses for JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, in conversation with Travis Mack and Janice Bryant Howroyd.
Need help on your DEI journey? Here are six best practices for building a DEI strategy from the ground up. We also have guidance for assembling a dedicated DEI team and making DEI a sustainable, long-term business strategy.
Go even deeper with Company Ventures’ DEI playbook for early-stage startups, developed in collaboration with J.P. Morgan.
Our commitment to DEI
JPMorgan Chase is dedicated to supporting diverse-, women- and veteran-owned businesses as they scale. Through our $30 billion Racial Equity Commitment and other initiatives, we’re providing resources and investments that help businesses overcome challenges and become more resilient.
Contact our banking team to discover how we can help your company.
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