BKM Capital Partners Recognized for Best-in-Class Work Culture as Best Companies Group Celebrates Inclusive Workplaces for July 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, CA – July 31st, 2024 – BKM Capital Partners has proudly earned a spot as an inclusive workplace by Best Companies Group in collaboration with COLOR Magazine, recognizing businesses that have demonstrated exemplary commitment to fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging in their work environments through the Inclusive Workplace Program.

The program, initiated late spring of this year, assesses participating companies through comprehensive surveys and data analysis. Areas of evaluation include inclusion, belonging, psychological safety, community, and purpose. "This program highlights the real strides companies are making in cultivating inclusive cultures that help all employees feel valued and engaged," said Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President of Best Companies Group.

Recipients of this recognition have shown significant efforts in ensuring all their employees feel included, heard, and valued. BKM’s commitment to inclusive work environments has had meaningful impacts on employee engagement, retention rates, and brand recognition, demonstrating the immense benefits of prioritizing belonging and inclusivity in the workplace.

Based in Newport Beach, California, BKM excels as a vertically integrated fund manager, focusing on the acquisition and enhancement of value-add multi-tenant industrial properties in metropolitan areas across the Western U.S. With a comprehensive in-house approach encompassing on-site property management, asset management, and structured financing, BKM leverages its deep expertise in niche industrial markets to consistently deliver outstanding results. The firm’s commitment to transparency and active engagement has solidified its reputation among investors and industry peers.

Central to its goal of providing employee development opportunities and robust internal support systems, BKM’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster a culture where every voice is heard and every individual feels a genuine sense of belonging. These groups prioritize transparent communication, encouraging an open dialogue that fuels innovation, opportunity, and growth for employees and the broader communities.

"This recognition as a Best Inclusive Workplace for 2024 serves as a true testament to BKM’s continued efforts in creating an inclusive space where our talent can grow and thrive,” explains Susan Rounds, Senior Managing Director of Operations at BKM. “Our team's dedication to fostering a supportive and diverse work environment is essential to our success and growth, and we are honored to be recognized for these efforts."

BKM is committed to forging partnerships with organizations that align with its core values, prioritizing transparency in goal-setting and progress tracking. Emphasizing a proactive approach to both internal and external communication, BKM continually demonstrates its dedication to inclusivity and excellence in the workplace.