As building diverse workforces and diverse workplaces becomes more important, I want to profile business leaders who have been thoughtful and intentional in creating workplaces that embrace different people, needs, and skill sets.
This interview features Tracey Grace, the president and CEO of IBEX, a company focused on providing IT business expertise. As a tech entrepreneur and speaker, Grace has seen a wide range of situations demanding high-quality tech solutions. Focused on providing process improvement consulting, as well as education, IBEX offers solutions to everyone from enterprise corporations to government entities.
According to the 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express OPEN, women are starting an average of 1,072 new businesses each day and since the recession, the number of women-owned firms has grown at a rate five times the national average (up 45%, vs. a 9% increase among all businesses).
