“If we want to live in a Florida that grows by attracting the very best talent, has a strong economy and is a vibrant place to live, then we must celebrate, respect and protect everyone who works, lives and plays in our great state.”Ĭurrently, there is no non-discrimination law in Florida that protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment. We are taking a stand and saying that Florida should be open for business to everyone,” said Bren Pantilione, former campaign manager for SAVE. “In many parts of Florida, people can be fired from their jobs just for being gay or transgender. By attracting millennials and the creative class, Florida could generate an additional $3.91 billion in personal income and $3.47 billion in disposable income in 10 years. Dale Brill of Think Spot, Florida could boost its economic output by $5.46 billion over 10 years if it was more LGBT inclusive.
Lima says that’s “wrong and it’s costing us.” According to a 2016 study by Dr. Right now in Florida, it’s legal to discriminate against LGBT people. SAVE executive director Tony Lima, left, pictured with City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, center. “We hope our luncheons will foster a place for these like-minded business leaders to meet and network with one another and learn why equality is good for business.” “We’ve seen our Business Equality Network grow from just a handful of small business owners to well over 200 businesses, large and small over the last two years,” Lima said. Businesses and organizations who have joined the network include Lyft, Uber, IKEA, SunTrust, Magic City Casino and Ball & Chain. In 2016, SAVE joined forces with Miami Congressman Carlos Curbelo and marketing executive Mike Valdez-Fauli to inaugurate the Business Equality Network and recruit local businesses in favor of workplace equality. Attendees were welcomed by Lima and City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, an ally of the local LGBT community. The first Business Equality Network luncheon took place April 4 at El Novillo restaurant in Miami. The values of equality are good for business and creates an environment of fairness and inclusion, which helps our businesses thrive.” “We stand behind equality for all, including people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. “We want the most qualified workers here in the state, regardless of who they are,” said Tony Lima, executive director of SAVE. SAVE’s Business Equality Network is a group of South Florida businesses that are taking a stand and saying that discrimination is bad for business.
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Group’s new series of luncheons uniting leaders who say discrimination is bad for businessīy Jose a local human rights group and advocate for the LGBT community, recently hosted the first of a new series of lunch and learn events in support of its Business Equality Network in Miami.
SAVE executive director Tony Lima and Steve Adkins, president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.