Diversity & Inclusion in the Marketplace

Supporting Our Marketplace

Enabling Diverse Client Growth
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In the Marketplace
In the Community
Diversity & Inclusion at PNC

Building Bridges with our Customers & Communities

By deepening relationships with our diverse customers and markets, we identify and navigate new marketplace opportunities and improve the customer experience.

D&I Regional Councils

Our regional councils are made up of representatives from all lines of business and are situated across markets within PNC’s footprint. Council members work to develop and implement market-based D&I strategies, including expanding business opportunities, partnering with diverse suppliers, recruiting top talent reflective of market representation, and strengthening relationships with customers and within our communities. 

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PNC The Thread

We provide opportunities for employees, clients, prospects, and community partners to recognize various History and Heritage Months and increase their cultural acumen through our PNC The Thread speaker series. This speaker series brings together PNC employees and external participants to hear from renowned speakers who share their insights on History and Heritage Months and diversity and inclusion topics.

2024 Calendar of Events

February 21 Black History Month: 'Lead From Where You Are' with Ginny Clarke
March 20 Women’s History Month: 'Winning in Business and Beyond: Secrets of a Champion Mindset' with Molly Fletcher  
May 22 Asian American Pacific Islander Month: 'Lessons in Leadership' with Chef Jet Tila
June 26 LGBTQ+ Pride Month: 'Trailblazing Leadership: Igniting Innovation' with Gina Ortiz Jones, 27th Under Secretary of the Air Force. 
September 18 Hispanic Heritage Month: 1 p.m. ET. The Power of Disruption on Your Path to Success with Sylvia Acevedo. Register Here
November 20 Veterans Day — 1 p.m. ET. Check back soon for registration link! 

In the Marketplace

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Supplier Diversity

Diverse Suppliers Strengthen Business

Our Supplier Diversity Program brings varied perspectives, unique skills and innovative thinking to PNC so that we can better serve our customers.

Learn more about our Supplier Diversity Program
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Women-Owned Businesses

Recognizing the Growth of Women-Owned Businesses

We provide an array of resources to women business owners in order to inspire business development and personal achievement.

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Minority-Owned Businesses

Our Mission is to deliver products, solutions, and resources that will help to enable financial wellness of emerging businesses within our minority communities through dedicated bankers, advocacy partners, and technology that will help empower, educate, and accelerate entrepreneurial growth and success.

Learn More About PNC's Support for Minority-Owned Businesses

In the Community

To further strengthen our community connections, we have developed unique products, services and initiatives to help our diverse customers meet their financial goals, grow their businesses and live better lives in vibrant, healthy neighborhoods. We have also provided resources to develop ideas, advance development initiatives and encourage leadership in nonprofit organizations. Some of our endeavors include:

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  • PNC’s Community Development Banking team works to enhance the quality of life in low and moderate-income neighborhoods through financial education, consumer products, community development lending, investing and economic development.
  • PNC Grow Up Great® is a $500 million, multi-year, bilingual initiative that began in 2004 to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. To date, the program has served more than 3 million children.
Learn more about PNC’s dedication to our communities