We envision a more diverse commercial real estate industry where our professionals demographically reflect our client communities
CHANGING THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY BY BRIDGING RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS WITH DIVERSE TALENT
Benefits of Workplace Diversity
Increased Innovation & Creativity
Bringing together workers with different qualifications, backgrounds and expereinces makes for more effective, creative problem-solving and breeds innovation.
More Qualified Workforce
Recruiting from a broader, diverse set of candidates makes companies more likely to hire the best and brightest in the market.
Better Adaptability
As the demographics of our nation continue to change, diverse business will be better prepared to meet the needs of clients, communities and employees.
Reduced Turnover
Failing to create an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace can foster a hostile work environment that can cause valuable, qualified workers to leave, thereby increasing turnover costs.
Increased Market Share
Diverse workforces can more effectively market to clients from different races, ethnicities, genders or sexual orientations, thereby increasing market share.
Who We Are
The Commercial Real Estate Diversity Collaborative includes representatives from many organizations and companies, along with individual members from the commercial real estate industry, partners, and students.
Scholarship Information
The Commercial Real Estate Diversity Collaborative offers scholarships during Fall and Spring semesters. These scholarships were established in 2013 to support academically promising students from members of underrepresented groups with financial need in Minnesota.
Resources
Find links to our partners’ webpages and career/job postings on our Resources page
Get Involved
We're always looking for volunteers! Companies and organizations can also provide mentorships, speaking engagement volunteers, and donations of any amount are always appreciate.