EnterChange Group, LLC is a small, genderqueer woman-owned research and consulting firm dedicated to elevating people and advancing organizations through equity-driven and inclusive change strategy. This firm is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Women’s Business Enterprise (through WBENC), and LGBT Business Enterprise (through NGLCC). We are committed to a human-centered approach to strategic growth that centers Inclusion, Insight, Integrity, and Innovation. Intersectional equity is at the heart of our work. Appreciating difference and promoting the full contribution of all can only help us achieve the richest potential of humanity and organized work. These are the qualities that we aspire to personally and professionally. We listen first, then we use what we learn to build a strategic, equity-driven process to drive the change forward with everyone onboard!
Lead Consultants Sarah and Amanda have a combined 25 years working to advance equity and inclusion across government, arts, education and workforce development in the Pittsburgh region. Sarah holds a PhD in Administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, and Amanda holds an MBA from Robert Morris University. Both have completed diversity, equity, and inclusion training through organizations like the Aspen Institute, Courageous Conversation Academy, Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, YogaRoots on Location, and the American Association of University Women. Our work has focused on strategic and innovative development that promotes equitable, inclusive, and sustainable access to opportunity and mobility. As consultants, we have worked with both small to medium-sized organizations as well as large nonprofit systems, coalitions, and philanthropic foundations, including American Association of Birth Centers, Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges, and The Pittsburgh Foundation. This background well-positions us to provide customized DEI training and strategic support with strong appreciation for diverse audiences, services, and local/national contexts.
Our appreciative inquiry, strengths-based, positive approach to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and accessibility/justice work is, in part, about promoting the trust, unity, and accountability needed to begin to heal from racism and other identity-based challenges. We support healing and strategic growth through trainings, resources, and facilitated conversations. We are intentional in centering intersectional identities (race, gender, sexuality, ability, etc.) in our work and the data we collect to inform change efforts. Moreover, we balance the business principles that serve (such as strategy, sustainability, and continual improvement) with trauma-informed, embodied practice that values both how workers think about power and oppression and their lived (physical and emotional) experiences.Overall, EnterChange Group is committed to a person-centered approach to change and organizational growth.
This firm is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Women’s Business Enterprise (through WBENC), and LGBT Business Enterprise (through NGLCC).
Michael’s Manna LLC is a full spectrum food service company that serves its clients in the area of private chef work, catering, opening chef work, chef consulting. MaestroChef’s Products is also a DBA under Michael’s Manna and provides original flavors (spices) for consumers, and high end food service operations.
BJ Thomas Consulting Group, LLC, a minority woman-owned small business, is a diversity and inclusion agency dedicated to helping organizations improve their overall brand value and increase bottom-line results by empowering a diverse culture serving a diverse global nation.
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO YOUR TOUGHEST CHALLENGES.
Joel Burstein is the President and owner of Keep it Simple Training and Development, a highly specialized Business Development Strategy company for both the for-profit and non-profit sectors.
We work with a variety of clients including individual contributors, small to medium size business owners, and large enterprises interested in improving how their organization grows. Our goal is to help you strengthen not only your communication with your customers and clients, but also your internal employees.
Our clients tell us they see challenges in many areas, but these are some of the more consistent challenges:
1. Implementing innovative ideas
2. Managing change
3. Pivot their businesses to take advantage of new economic conditions
4. Not able to take market share from competitors
5. Creating efficient and effective business processes
6. Taking time to work on their business as opposed to working in their business
Growth takes time, practice and commitment. Keep it Simple’s guidance will help both you and your organization create long term, sustainable growth.
Connect with me if you’d like to learn more about how we can help you grow your business or non-profit.
Hello! my name is Darlene Coles, and I am a Licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. I am also a Registered Nurse and have been working in the healthcare industry for over 20 years. As an Agent with HealthMarkets, I am focused on helping individuals and families get the healthcare and life insurance that best meets their individual needs. If you would like to understand more about your health or life insurance options or have questions about the Healthcare Marketplace, please call me today for a free consultation.
Michael’s Manna LLC is a full spectrum food service company that serves its clients in the area of private chef work, catering, opening chef work, chef consulting. MaestroChef’s Products is also a DBA under Michael’s Manna and provides original flavors (spices) for consumers, and high end food service operations.
As one of the largest and most diverse social and human service organizations in the region, Goodwill serves thousands of people each year and helps thousands of individuals find jobs. We provide a broad array of employment-related education and workforce development services for people with special needs and barriers to employment, including individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, displaced workers, participants in welfare-to-work programs, people who are homeless, have limited work experience or education, job skills or training, veterans, youth and older workers, and people with criminal backgrounds.
An average of over 90% of all revenue raised by Goodwill supports our job-training and employment programs.
We have more than 30 stores and several other businesses to help to support our programs and to provide training and employment opportunities for clients. Revenues from Goodwill stores – along with income from our other business units, salvage sales, contract work, rehabilitation grants and fees, and public support – go directly to job-training services and equipment needed by people with disabilities and disadvantages.
Custom designer, Kiya Tomlin, launched her collection of re-imagined sweatsuits in Fall of 2014. Inspired by the energy and aspirations of today’s modern woman, the namesake line was designed for women, like herself, with a purpose and passion for life. Uniting cover girl glamor with the comfort and ease of a favorite sweatshirt, her designs embody femininity, versatility, and the constant pursuit of the place where style, function and luxurious comfort intersect. Products include tops, jumpsuits/rompers, dresses, skirts, pants, shorts and accessories. Also available are products for men and washable/re-useable face masks.
