Employee-Led Groups
Alliance of Black Employees (A.BL.E.)
The mission of the Alliance of BLack Employees (A.BL.E.) is to support the Port’s attraction, retention, and development of Black employees, creating an inclusive workplace where Black cultural experiences are celebrated.
Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (API ERG)
The Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group connects, inspires and empowers Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander employees at the Port. The API ERG seeks to elevate awareness of and advocacy for the experiences of Port API employees and the greater API community through educational, cultural and social activities.
Latinx and Friends Employee Network
The mission of the Latinx and Friends Employee Network is to build and support cultural awareness to positively influence the Port’s commitment to inclusion.
LGBTQx and Friends Employee Resource Group
The LGBTQx and Friends ERG seeks to create greater awareness about the issues and unique experiences faced by Port LGBTQx employees and in the LGBTQx community at large.
Veterans Employee Resource Group
The Veterans ERG provides an environment that encourages development of employees using their military experience. This includes employees who have served in the armed forces, as well as their spouses and family members, or anyone who supports the mission of this group.
W+DN
W+DN believes that the Port can be a place where women and gender nonbinary employees are meaningfully included in all levels of organizational decision-making; considered valuable leaders and contributors who are encouraged to express themselves authentically; and not confined to gender stereotypes or gender roles.
Business Resource Groups
LeadersNEXT is the Port’s first Business Resource Group (BRG). A BRG connects a group of employees that have a common interest in improving both the organization’s needs and their professional development. Through networking, engagement and collaboration between existing and developing leaders, LeadersNEXT seeks to create mutually beneficial learning experiences, accelerate professional growth and create a culture of empowerment and inclusiveness.
Other Groups at the Port
The Port also has an active Employees for Education (E4E) group, which raises funds for scholarships for the children of Port employees. There are also a multitude of other groups that unite employees around common interests, including a Women+ IT, Book Club, and other groups.