Why MAWD? Why have MetroWest groups committed to diversity? • Organizations want a competitive advantage through an employee base that reflects their customer base in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and other points of difference. • Customers want to purchase goods or services from organizations that value their uniqueness and share a common voice. • Employees want career and developmental opportunities that help them meet the need to be a part of a community both at work and at home. • Corporations have a history of influencing activities that positively impact the “livability” of their communities.