Since our inception in 2000 OCEDC has accomplished much, including the following:

• Grown our membership from an initial 5 agencies to over 100 businesses, agencies and organizations.
• Attracted over 470 businesses and 8300 job seekers to our annual Diversity Job Expos.
• Motivated over 1600 to attend our annual Diversity Conferences.
• Stimulated over 1750 to participate in our annual Diversity Forums.
• Incorporated and established as federal 501c3 tax exempt organization.

Recent accomplishments include the following:

• Diversity Conference 2007 – Stedman Graham served as keynote speaker 300+ Attendees.
• Diversity Job Expo 2007 - 76 Vendors & 850+ Job Seekers.
• Conducted 2007 CEO Forum @ Detroit Athletic Club in Conjunction with Detroit Regional Chamber & Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion, 70+ attendees.
• Diversity Forum November 2007 – KMR Diversity Theatre Group over 260 attendees.
• SHRM Credits available for 2007 Diversity Forum Attendees.
• Established a Scholarship Fund.
• Sponsored New Logo Contest.
• Provided Gas Cards to Job Seekers.

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