DSM Businesses Named 2023 Inclusion Award Winners

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has awarded Bankers Trust, IMT Insurance and Oakridge Neighborhood with 2023 Inclusion Awards during the Inclusion Summit on Nov. 15 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Along with iJAG and City of West Des Moines, Bankers Trust, IMT Insurance and Oakridge Neighborhood are recognized for their commitment to championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and in the Greater Des Moines (DSM) community.

Below, read about Bankers Trust, large-sized business winner (more than 500 employees), IMT Insurance, medium-sized business winner (151 – 500 employees) and Oakridge Neighborhood, small-sized business winner (1 – 150 employees):

Bankers Trust: Large-Sized Business Award Winner

Since 1917, Bankers Trust has been a leading financial institution for commercial and consumer banking services. Headquartered in Des Moines, Bankers Trust is the state’s largest privately held community bank. For decades, the bank has been a leader in advancing opportunities for individuals from different backgrounds, ensuring fair and equitable treatment and promoting awareness of various DEI initiatives within the community. Bankers Trust proactively recruits talent from different backgrounds, leveraging a variety of resources that support employment opportunities for women, minority and military candidates, as well as candidates with disabilities. New policies and programs at Bankers Trust aim to create an inclusive workplace environment, including an expanded Flexible Workplace Policy, a comprehensive pay equity project, updated lifestyle account benefit, a partnership with CultureALL to create a three-year roadmap to guide the bank’s DEI goals and strategies and more. Learn more at bankerstrust.com.

IMT Insurance: Medium-Sized Business Winner

Since its founding in 1884, IMT Insurance is committed to supporting those in moments that matter. IMT Insurance roots run deep in the communities where they live and do business, which fuels the passion for making a positive impact with DEI initiatives, charitable giving and volunteer support. Since 2020, IMT Insurance has furthered efforts to support under-represented communities. IMT Insurance created a senior-level DEI Director position, an internal team named the DEI Collective, four Employee Resource Groups, an Inclusive Mindset Cohort offered three times a year, Cultural Connection sessions covering multiple DEI topics offered year-round, offered the Intercultural Development Inventory to 175 employees and more. IMT Insurance strengthened long-term partnerships with organizations that share in a mission to serve under-represented communities, including OneIowa, Easterseals, Lutheran Services of Iowa and others. IMT Insurance offers personal and commercial insurance products to help protect autos, homes and business. Through Independent Agency partners throughout the Midwest, IMT Insurance is available in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Learn more at imtins.com.

Oakridge Neighborhood: Small-Sized Business Winner

Oakridge is a premier housing and service provider offering a stable community working to alleviate poverty, and help people develop their full potential. This culturally rich neighborhood is a place where people can raise families while working towards sustained self-reliance. With a campus of 339 safe, affordable housing units, families gain stability at Oakridge while preparing for the next step in their life’s journey. In addition, the organization provides wraparound services for residents and the greater community, designed to create opportunities for individual and family success. Services include Oak Academy preschool, rigorous afterschool and out-of-school programs for youth grades K-12 and family and workforce programs, including career preparation and placement, financial literacy, English language adult literacy, citizenship and more. Oakridge staff serves on numerous boards within the community and has implemented numerous DEI initiatives. Learn more at oakridgeneighborhood.org.

Find out more about the Inclusion Awards, and each of the winners at DSMpartnership.com.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

Greater Des Moines (DSM) welcomes diverse talent to the region. As one of the fastest growing business communities, inclusion and attracting diverse talent in the workplace is a key strategy of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Learn more here.