Diversity Program Update
Walton Construction launched its Diversity Program in 2005. The overall intent of this program was to affect positive change in our culture and the surrounding communities where we work and live. This program has three major components; personnel recruiting, strategic partnership alliances and community outreach. Each component creates career and business opportunities and promotes growth in the construction industry for minorities and women. Below are some examples of our accomplishments through this program.

Personnel Recruiting- We are continuously expanding our recruiting efforts for minorities and women.  We have developed relationships with several HBCU’s including Florida A & M and North Carolina A & T.  Some of our partners include the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, the Full Employment Council, Youthbuild, NAWIC and Cristo Rey just to name a few.  

Strategic Partnership Alliances (SPA)-With the assistance of our community oversight committee members, we selected five minority and women-owned businesses to partner with. We provided these strategic business partners with bid opportunities, training, and coaching. Each of our partnerships is mutually beneficial and helps to promote growth for Walton and our partners.

Community Outreach-We continue supporting many community organizations including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; the Mid America Minority Business Development Council; The Urban League of Greater Kansas City; the Asian American Chamber of Commerce; the National Association of Women in Construction; and the Black Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City.