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Detroit journalists Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson have partnered with the Chamber to announce the Detroit Civility Project. With the goal for Detroit to become a laboratory for civility, the Project was announced at the 2019 Detroit Policy Conference and is sponsored by Delta Dental.
New for 2020: Bring the Civility Project Inside Your Organization
- Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson offer in person, facilitated conversation
- Advance matchmaking for participants provided
- Tools to prepare participants for advance meetups
What is the Commitment?
The Project will match up individuals from your organization from different backgrounds. The individuals are asked to conduct a Civility Project meetup, a one-on-one conversation in a public space to learn about their match.
- Recruit participants within your organization and coordinate a date to host a Detroit Civility Project session with Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley.
- Participants from your organization will be paired by the Project and receive an introduction to their match.
- Use the Chamber’s resources to plan and prepare your participants for their meetups.
- Matched participants will hold their meetups before the Detroit Civility Project session.
- Host your Detroit Civility Project session with Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley to discuss your organizations’ meetups.
- Share your feedback with the Chamber, your social media channels, and your peers.
Interested in hosting a Civility Project session for your business or organization?
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