
Basics
What makes a business inclusive?
2026-06-25
An inclusive business can be diverse-owned, publicly welcoming ('Open to All'), or both. On Inclusivity.org, each of these is a distinct, sourced signal — not a vibe.
Ownership tags (like Black-owned or LGBTQ-owned) describe who owns the business and are always sourced. Posture signals describe how a business publicly welcomes customers.
Because we separate these signals and label each with a source, you can decide what 'inclusive' means for your needs — and trust the information behind it.