Our Pledge

Join other business leaders in our commitment to creating a community where both employers and employees benefit.  

Construction worker and manager shaking hands

Our Vision

We believe the Cincinnati region can be a beacon of inclusion and economic success. Employers and employees can benefit from long-term financial achievement, innovation and sustainability.

It will take a collective effort to realize this vision. We must all commit our time and resources to strengthen policies and practices that enable our region’s talent and businesses to thrive.

Join other business leaders in our commitment:

The Community Pledge

I seek to understand the practical impacts of our practices and policies on our employees by gathering data from them to capture their experiences, impediments to success, needs and desires.

I will examine our company’s culture, norms and formal procedures related to diversity, equity and inclusion to actively create a workplace where all individuals can thrive.

I will share our lessons learned and learn from one another through sharing data and best practices with the goal of strengthening our collective knowledge.

In signing this pledge, join in partnership with other business leaders across the Cincinnati region to commit our companies to transform capitalism and to move forward stronger than before, with a focus on our most important asset our people – in service to them, their families and the Cincinnati region that we love.

Share on Social Media
SIGN OUR PLEDGE

We’re Invested in Your Success.

Successful employers cultivate highly engaged cultures through the voice of their employees and use what they learn to drive the results they need. Connect with our team to start transforming your business with a different perspective rooted in data and best practices.

We’re Invested in Your Success.

Successful employers cultivate highly engaged cultures through the voice of their employees and use what they learn to drive the results they need. Connect with our team to start transforming your business with a different perspective rooted in data and best practices.

JOSEPH LIGON
WorkOhio Southwest Hub Coordinator
Workforce Innovation Center
Cincinnati Regional Chamber

Joseph is our WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub Coordinator. He oversees the intake, triage, and management of state-level job seeker referrals. Joseph coordinates closely with key partner organizations, including the Urban League and OhioMeansJobs, to ensure the seamless delivery of career coaching, training, and job placement services. Additionally, he assists with state-approved outreach and marketing efforts while actively supporting a regional network of employers and service providers throughout Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Joseph graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Sales and Marketing.  He brings a strong blend of operations, marketing, and client service experience to the team, backed by a proven track record in project management, collaborative problem-solving, consumer research, and brand strategy.

Prior to this current role, he served as an Account Coordinator at PEP, LLC, where he managed purchase order workflows, coordinated brand approvals, and partnered with account executives and suppliers to keep projects on schedule. His background also includes valuable experience at Best Buy and as an Ad Campaign Manager Intern at TripleLift, where he collaborated with high-profile clients such as Avis, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Hershey.

A Cincinnati native, born and raised in College Hill. He is an avid movie fan who enjoys collecting figurines and die-cast cars, trying new restaurants, traveling, reading, and playing video games. He is a die-hard Bengals fan and enjoy spending quality time with his family.